This outlook looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. It also discusses the challenges population ageing poses more generally. The consequences of an ageing workforce for productivity growth are analysed. Without swift changes in policies and behaviours, GDP per capita growth will slow down significantly in most OECD countries.

The plan sketches the vision and priorities for Australian astronomy over the next decade. It outlines the capabilities and facilities that will be key to empowering Australian research. It outlines Australia’s research impact and excellence in astronomy, then dives into detail on Australia’s infrastructure, instrumentation, innovation and community. The plan identifies nine priorities.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was supposed to grow over time, so that state and territory governments would have a reliable income source to help them fund important services. This paper finds that if the GST had kept up with economic growth, states and territories would have received an additional $231 billion in revenue.

Credible transition plans are one of the best ways for companies to demonstrate a genuine commitment to emissions reductions. This Australia-first credibility guide for corporate climate transition plans draws on and consolidates 34 global best practice resources. It offers 7 credibility criteria and 31 associated sub-criteria to enhance readers’ understanding of what a credible transition...

The review provides a summary of developments in Australian Government industry assistance, trade policy and foreign investment over the past year. The report finds that continuing to advocate for free and open trade and looking for opportunities to lower tariffs would be the best responses to changes in global trade policy.