This paper addresses three topics as they relate to the net zero transition: economics, social change, and regional communities. The authors have drawn upon their collective expertise and experience and reviewed global research and case studies around similar transitions and transition-focused institutions.

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the National Indigenous Australians Agency’s (NIAA’s) processes to design and transition to a new remote employment program. The audit finds that the NIAA’s management of the transition period to a new remote employment program was partly effective, and that the NIAA's part implementation of...

When banks close their branches in regional areas, the impact on individuals and communities can be devastating and far-reaching, especially when it is the last bank in town. A key recommendation in this report is for the Australian government to commission an expert panel to investigate the feasibility of establishing a publicly-owned bank.

This report outlines updated findings from a second research visit to Yuelamu community, a small community located in the Central Desert region of the Northern Territory.

This report presents the results of a survey of remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in the Far North Queensland region including the Torres Strait Islands. It posits that in the right conditions, art and cultural production can be an effective avenue towards employment creation and income generation. The report identifies policy issues and...