This report examines the restructuring of Australia's automotive sector from domestic manufacturing to a post-production, import-based market. It identifies the significant contribution of aftermarket automotive sales and services to the economy and flags the risk of a growing skills shortage as the market turns increasingly to electric vehicles.

All wind towers currently installed in Australia are imported. This report argues that the wind energy sector is an ideal application of the federal government’s Future Made in Australia policy and describes how a move to domestic manufacturing could create quality ongoing jobs, reduce emissions and add billions in value to the economy.

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.

The Productivity Commission was asked to identify policies and interventions that enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s economy and living standards to persistent medium-term supply chain disruptions. This report outlines the findings from the Commission's research.

The aim of this report is to examine the mechanisms by which Australia can strengthen its import regime to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) products entering the domestic market.