Forestry represents just 1% of Tasmanian jobs and Tasmanian forestry production is largely based on plantation timber, rather than native forest logging. The authors of this paper argue that an end to native forestry would have no economic impact on the state as a whole, and the experiences of Geeveston, Triabunna and Derby provide insights...

This paper reviews recent demographic shifts in rural and regional New South Wales. It examines how the pandemic disrupted pre-COVID migration trends and looks forward to 2030, identifying key population debates of relevance to New South Wales.

This discussion paper, from the Centre for Policy Development’s sustainable economy program, follows previous reports on climate transition risks and challenges for local economies. The paper describes seven dimensions of economic resilience and proposes metrics to gauge them.

The COVID-19 pandemic has critically tested OECD economies, with major differences in economic repercussions at the subnational level. This paper reviews the empirical evidence for effective policies from across the OECD to strengthen local economic resilience through support for people, firms and places.

This report presents social research findings from communities that will host Australia’s new electricity infrastructure as a result of the Renewable Energy Zones policy.