Built environment
Report
Social and affordable housing regulation in Victoria: final report
This whole-of-system regulatory review included consideration of the effectiveness of regulation as an accountability mechanism for public, community and affordable housing tenants, and the community. The review also considered how the regulatory system can best support social and affordable housing growth and transformation over the coming decades. The findings and recommendations in this final report...
Report
The circular advantage
Australia’s transition to a circular economy is more than an environmental goal – it’s a chance to secure our unique natural heritage while growing the economy and reaching net zero. This report outlines the key steps the Australian Government must take to accelerate this transition. It makes 14 core recommendations and 12 supporting sector-specific recommendations...
Report
Insights into Australia's growing two-way energy system
Consumers are becoming increasingly significant suppliers of electricity through the energy transition. This report analyses distribution network performance in providing services to customers who export electricity back into the grid. It finds 27% of all network customers now use export services.
Report
Leading climate policies from Australia's states and territories
Combined, current state and territory emission reduction targets add up to 40-44%. If they are met, Australia's legislated national target will be achieved. By looking at the role of subnational governments in the global energy transition, this report draws attention to impactful policies leading emissions reductions and calls for greater coordination and support.
Draft report
GenCost 2024-25: consultation draft
The draft report for consultation of an annual assessment of the costs of electricity generation, energy storage and hydrogen production technologies. It finds for the seventh year in a row, renewables have the lowest cost range of any new electricity generation, despite varied inflationary impacts across technologies.