The report provides a snapshot in time of the status and trend of Queensland's environmental assets and the management of them by Queensland’s Government. It covers a four-year period to June 2024 and evaluates 124 indicators related to extent and condition as well as pressures. The report has five themes: Biodiversity, Heritage, Pollution, Climate and...

The second progress report on the Regionalisation Ambition framework shows mixed results across the plan's 20 targets. The report highlights key achievements for creating a more prosperous, productive and inclusive regional Australia, how each target is tracking against capital cities, and high-level policy changes that impact the framework.

Australia’s transition to a net zero economy by 2050 rests on the strength of the regions, where renewable energy and transmission projects are and will be built. Without strategic coordination and collaboration between industry, government and regional communities, the opportunity to strengthen and rebalance the nation through the net zero transition will be lost. This...

The draft National Urban Policy outlines the Australian government’s goals and objectives to enable urban areas to be liveable, equitable, productive, sustainable and resilient. The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on how government, industry and community can work together to improve cities and suburbs, both now and for future generations.

This is a research report about cities that deserve more recognition and more attention, especially in a world that is rightly considering the changing roles or characteristics of urban centres in a COVID-19 affected environment.