This report outlines how economic harm from net zero can be attributed to specific policies and laws of current and previous Australian governments. It analyses the key pillars holding up the policy of net zero at the federal level. The report suggests that pursuit of emission reduction targets is causing economic harm and must be...

The Impact Analysis (IA) framework aims to support informed decision-making by government through high quality policy advice. This audit provides assurance about whether the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is effectively administering the IA framework. It finds that the Department has been a largely effective steward of the framework. It made four recommendations.

Critical minerals have become a major focus in global policy and trade discussions. This outlook includes a detailed assessment of the latest market and investment trends, along with their implications for critical minerals security. It provides a snapshot of recent industry developments and offers projections for the supply and demand of key energy minerals. It...

This paper systematically reviews ex-post empirical studies assessing the effects of climate change mitigation policies on emissions. The findings suggest that most policies effectively reduce emissions, with a median effect of about -5% per year, though with substantial variation across studies.

This outlook reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world, assessing trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and charging infrastructure. It considers recent policy developments and industry strategies shaping the outlook in different markets. The report is accompanied by an online tool allowing users to explore policy measures worldwide.