This report explores whether value pluralism – the recognition that people will continue to hold fundamentally different moral, religious and cultural beliefs – is compatible with a cohesive national identity in a liberal democracy. It argues that Australia’s future cohesion depends not on suppressing disagreement, but on managing it fairly. The report proposes five policy...

Outlining trends threatening Australia’s liberal democracy, the paper highlights declining social cohesion, a weakening sense of national identity and a sharp rise in antisemitism. It raises questions about the future of Australian citizenship, calling for a renewed commitment to civic education, community engagement and political leadership to address the crisis of civic virtue.

Australia has a real opportunity to reshape the nation's migration system for the better. The Business Council of Australia believes that the Australian people support a well-functioning migration system and recognise its importance in dealing with workforce shortages.

This book explores the relationship between Australia’s national identity and the Australian Constitution. As this is not purely a legal question, the book draws on historians and political scientists, as well as legal scholars, to examine the political and social dimensions of the Australian Constitution.

Next25's research demonstrates that the 'fair go' is seen as an important pillar of Australia’s identity – but there is a strong belief that the nation is performing poorly on this. Examining the data more closely reveals nuanced perceptions between demographics. So, researchers dug deeper into what the 'fair go' means in theory and in...