With industrial policy comeback and rising protectionism, the authors of this paper explore whether protectionism is still an important policy tool, and if not, which policy tools are available for policy-makers.

Victoria’s manufacturing sector faces many challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic. This paper outlines how manufacturing is defined and examines developments over recent decades. It then provides maps and other data that show the location and changes in manufacturing sector businesses and employment across the state.

The object of the Jury Amendment Bill 2023 is to make miscellaneous amendments to the Jury Act 1977, including in response to a statutory review of amendments made to the Act by the Jury Amendment (Verdicts) Act 2006, and for related purposes. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.

This report provides an overview of an efficacious climate risk assessment methodology, analyses the current failure, explores four case studies and identifies specific and necessary priority actions for the Australian government.

This guide introduces Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) for public sector decisions. MCDA blends stakeholder input with quantitative models to evaluate options against competing objectives. Focusing on classic compensatory methods, it helps users assign scores to alternatives, revealing preferred choices through structured, transparent, and evidence-based decision-making processes.