The Northern Territory faces a critical shortage of Aboriginal school teachers. This report presents findings from a study which explored how teaching is perceived as a career by Aboriginal senior secondary students and current Aboriginal teachers. The study also examined strategies to promote teaching as a viable and appealing profession.

In 2025 the United States Government announced a suite of new tariffs, barriers and trade rules that are upending the global trade system. This report provides an overview of the US trade policy, emerging impacts on Australian industry, supply chain disruptions and the supply chain regulatory system. It calls for regulatory reform to support resilient...

Advanced materials are regularly listed as a critical emerging technology. Insights from this report aim to support policymakers and technology assessment practitioners seeking to develop or update national strategies for emerging technologies like advanced materials to accelerate innovation and further develop national ecosystems. The report delves into how these approaches are being mobilised.

Early Childhood Hubs (ECHs) are places where children and families can access a range of services. This research explores viable models and cost structures for ECHs that meet the needs of children, families and communities, while ensuring economic sustainability. The findings aim to inform future funding models that enable scalable, sustainable, and responsive ECHs in...

The Boosting Apprentice Commencements (BAC) and Completing Apprentice Commencements programs aimed to support businesses take on an apprenticeship or traineeship during the COVID-19 pandemic. This evaluation sought to answer questions covering apprentice commencements and completions, apprentice and employer characteristics, and cost effectiveness. There are 7 major lessons for the design of future policies outlined in...