A strategic examination of Australia’s research, development and innovation (RD&I) system, identifying its challenges and opportunities. The report includes 20 recommendations focused on six elements. These intend to improve the capacity of Australia’s RD&I system to support the economy and create a more prosperous, healthier, safer and equitable Australia.

A report on Australian state and federal government assistance to producers and major users of fossil fuels in 2025–26. It finds growth in fossil fuel subsidies is driven by the federal government’s Fuel Tax Credit Scheme. The growth of this scheme is expected to outstrip spending on a range of social services.

This playbook proposes that Australia faces a simple choice: it can be an artificial intelligence (AI) leader, or an AI follower. It presents a practical path forward built on three foundations – economic growth, security and setting up Australia as a world-leader in AI – to secure Australia’s prosperity in the AI era ahead.

Australians are spending more on music than ever before, but less is going to Australian artists. Policy support matters – Australia’s arts funding is among the lowest in the developed world. United States artists dominate Australian charts, but the example of Taiwan shows what better support for the arts can do.

Australia’s recorded music industry is making more money, but less of it is staying in Australia. This paper suggests two ways that new artists could be better supported: by supporting local content curators on radio and streaming services; and by providing grants to enable touring artists to extend their tours.