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Briefing paper

Election priorities for a net zero, nature positive economy


This position paper outlines six priorities for the 2025 Australian federal election, aimed at limiting the long-term costs of unmitigated climate change. The brief calls for ambitious climate policies including strengthened emissions reduction targets and greater investment in carbon credit frameworks.
Position paper

Sensible policies for the next Australian Government


A suite of 10 proposed policy initiatives designed to accelerate Australia's transition to a clean energy economy while addressing skills shortages, improving community infrastructure, and enhancing resilience to climate change. For each proposed policy initiative, the authors provide direction for how the next Federal Government could deliver it.
Journal article

The introduction of extended out-of-home care (OOHC) until 21 years in Australia: a mapping of policy, legislation and programs in each jurisdiction

Tim Moore, Catia Malvaso, Jemma Venables, Joseph McDowall
In recent years, all eight Australian states and territories have introduced forms of extended out-of-home care programs. Yet, major variations remain between these jurisdictions. This paper maps the existing policy developments in each jurisdiction and the level of program supports provided to care leavers aged 18 to 21 years.
Guide

Including gender: an APS guide to gender analysis and gender impact assessment – 2025-26 budget


The guide provides information to assist Australian Public Service (APS) policymakers developing a Cabinet submission or new policy proposal in fulfilling gender analysis requirements set by government. It is divided into four parts to assist policymakers to better understand what gender analysis and gender impact assessment entails, and to align policy development with the Australian...
Report

Strategic foresight toolkit for resilient public policy


Designed for policymakers, public administrators and foresight practitioners, the toolkit aims to support countries and organisations in using strategic foresight to design and prepare robust and adaptable public policies for a range of possible futures. It features a five-step foresight process, facilitation guides and case studies to support effective implementation.