The authors of this paper argue that Australia is not taking serious action on climate change. Instead, the majority of its governments continue to subsidise the fossil fuel industry and greenwash their poor climate policies. The authors suggest that cutting fossil fuel subsidies would not only help achieve genuine reductions in emissions, but would save...

The key mechanism to implement the Skills Guarantee is through this Skills Guarantee Procurement Connected Policy (PCP). The Skills Guarantee PCP applies from 1 July 2024 to direct Commonwealth procurements in the construction and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors.

This paper summarises recent public opinion data on views on the economy, as well as experience and views on the housing market. It is based on data from the January 2024 ANUpoll, as well as historic ANUpoll data, and shows that compared to almost any time during the pandemic or immediately beforehand, Australians are more...

This final inquiry report reviews the implementation of the 1 July 2022 changes to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. Eleven specific and practical recommendations are made, aimed at achieving profound change in incentives and behaviours required to address persistent problems and realise the full benefits of government spending through a genuine embrace of small businesses in...

Climate change and natural hazards are becoming more frequent, severe, and complex. Australian decision-makers now need more information and support to understand and respond to these changes. This review found there is an urgent and rapidly growing demand for climate and disaster risk information, and the Australian Climate Service is unable to support this demand...