The world is facing a second energy crisis in four years. This report recommends the government act urgently to mitigate the risk of war in Iran from causing long-term damage to the United Kingdom economy and public finances. It explores how an intervention that caps energy prices can limit inflation and insure against the worst...

This brief summarises the support measures governments have implemented in response to the sharp rise in energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Many OECD countries have moved quickly to provide support, most often through fuel-tax cuts and other price-support measures, while targeted income support and regulatory interventions have been used less widely.

Global conflict is causing an unprecedented shock to global oil and gas supply. A national fuel security plan has been agreed to, to coordinate a consistent response across the Commonwealth, states and territories. The plan is designed to keep community and business updated and provide an early understanding of further fuel security measures that may...

This report draws on three nationally representative survey and eight deliberative focus groups. It reveals complexity and commonalities in Australian community attitudes to national security, risk and resilience. The findings are intended to offer an evidence-based foundation for the hard conversations – and choices – a more dangerous world demands at a moment of compounding...

Volunteers provide essential support for Australia’s emergency response system during bushfires, floods, cyclones and other disasters. This report looks at evidence on boosting volunteer engagement by improving the incentives, training and recognition available for volunteers. It explores the complexities of establishing a national volunteer body able to assist in the response to natural disasters.