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Briefing paper

Briefing paper

Are 15-year-olds prepared to deal with fake news and misinformation?


Preserving democratic values and reinforcing trust in public institutions relies on having well-informed citizens. This paper argues that students must develop autonomous and advanced reading skills, that include the ability to navigate ambiguity, and triangulate and validate viewpoints.
Briefing paper

Improving ethical standards in government


This report calls for new rules to extend the prohibition on former cabinet ministers lobbying government, new enforcement powers to ensure ministerial rules are followed, and greater transparency surrounding the outside interests of civil servants.
Briefing paper

Stuck in transit: international student update


This briefing uses the latest data to examine the impact of a third academic year of no international student arrivals on Australia's economy. The report also examines the impact of online learning.
Briefing paper

Zero-carbon power is a key milestone on the route to net-zero


This briefing paper examines the latest energy scenarios informing United Kingdom and European Union policy-making, and compares these with the announced United States target for a zero-carbon electricity system by 2035.
Briefing paper

The truth tellers: why we need profound audit sector reform now


In this first report of a three-part series, the authors provide an assessment of the core problems of the audit sector and their costs for society. They also show how a reformed audit sector could be boon for a productive economy.