This study compares manufacturing costs in China and Australia for current state-of-the-art technology, and explores ways of overcoming cost gaps in each manufacturing stage. It also presents a roadmap for developing a PV manufacturing value chain in Australia over time, along with policy levers which can be used to facilitate it.

This third Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan for 2024–25 is focused on the delivery of 8 commitments to improve public participation and engagement in government, strengthen government and corporate sector integrity, and enhance Australia’s democratic processes.

The Australian Government is considering options to reform the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP). This discussion paper seeks views from First Nations business owners and other stakeholders on a number of potential IPP reforms.

This audit examines whether Victorian government departments accurately record, properly monitor and transparently report their spending on contractors and consultants.

The author of this paper suggests that there are several approaches that can be implemented to help reduce the costs of major infrastructure projects in Australia.