This briefing paper is an attempt to dig beneath vague claims about economic competence and friendliness to business, and consider more concrete indicators of economic progress.

The Liberal Party are delivering over 15,000 additional new, real jobs for South Australia through the following initiatives: our decision to build 12 submarines will create 1,100 direct submarine building jobs in Adelaide and a further 1,700 jobs in various parts of the supply chain around the country, including in South Australia our decision to...

This guide introduces Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) for innovation, entrepreneurship and growth policies. It helps policymakers and practitioners understand, design, and manage RCTs without needing deep technical expertise. It offers practical advice, a clear framework, and links to further resources for testing and improving programmes and policies effectively.

A strong and sustainable schooling system that ensures all children receive an excellent education matters for Australia’s future. Strong education outcomes result in better work and life opportunities for us all as individuals and benefit Australia more broadly through improvements to national productivity, workforce participation, stronger communities and economic prosperity. The Australian economy has experienced...

Despite the essential contribution of foreign investment to Australia’s economic growth and prosperity, the benefits of foreign investment are not well understood. This paper aims to provide further insights into foreign investment in Australia by examining the trends, the sources and the positive effects of foreign investment into Australia. The available data on foreign investment...