The Scottish Government has set out an ambitious vision for an economy that is ‘fair, green and growing’ and has committed to delivering a just transition to net zero by 2045. This paper assesses the existing approach to economic strategy and policy and outlines a strategy for transforming its tools, institutions and capabilities around an...

This report offers strategic guidance on best practice regulatory approaches for adopting standards. Its aim is to promote the reduction of regulatory barriers in net-zero sectors and enhance regulatory alignment between Australia and New Zealand. It develops an economic framework to guide governments and regulators in deciding whether to adopt regulatory standards.

A compendium of eight case studies provides practical insights into how individuals and organisations are navigating the implementation of Generative AI (Gen AI) in Australia. The case studies highlight the importance of context-specific adoption and adaptation rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. The compendium is organised around three themes that emerged from the case studies.

Australia needs to modernise its health and care system to make it more sustainable, reduce cost pressures by embracing technology, lift productivity and deliver higher standards of care for all generations, according to this report. The report provides a blueprint outlining the essential steps to be taken now to ensure a healthier, more productive nation.

This report examines the way in which housing tax concessions are undermining affordability in Australia, by subsidising the removal of homes from the long-term rental market altogether. The report estimates the cost in foregone revenue to the Federal Budget of negative gearing deductions claimed on short-stay investment properties. The report argues that this policy failure...