The Australian Government has committed to replacing the Community Development Program (CDP) with a new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program, developed in partnership with First Nations people. This report summarises findings and recommendations from the second round of community consultations, outlining the pathway to deliver a program that is effective as well as culturally...

This report sets out the three ‘pillars’ that support evidence-based policy-making, and explores why each one falls down when it comes to local economic development.

One year ago, the Regional Australia Institute led the development of a holistic framework to better plan for and invest in the growth of regional Australia. This is the first 'Regionalisation Ambition' progress report. The report looks at progress made towards the Ambition’s targets and importantly showcases the great work policy-makers, corporate leaders and championing...

This policy document presents a long-term vision for how Australia's development program will meet the critical needs of our partners, while also supporting Australia’s national interests and the interests shared with other countries in our region.

This report issues a call to action to fix structural problems as radically and proactively as possible, shaping the economy to deliver on the goal of health for all. Replete with detail and case studies, the report proposes a holistic approach that puts human and planetary health and wellbeing at the centre of how we...