Briefing paper
Briefing paper
Climate and the Economic Reform Roundtable
This paper underlines the impact of climate change on the economy and productivity ahead of the upcoming Australian Government's Economic Reform Roundtable. It finds that climate change and productivity are inextricably linked, concluding that any genuine economic plan for the future would be incomplete without taking into account the impact of climate change.
Briefing paper
Fast track to 1.2 million homes
The upcoming Australian Government's Economic Reform Roundtable is a significant opportunity to address the barriers holding back the building and construction industry, and with it, Australia’s housing supply. The industry is constrained by outdated systems, inconsistent regulation and severe skill shortages. This paper outlines the reforms the industry believes are essential.
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The likely to be accessed test and the Children’s Online Privacy Code
The Children’s Online Privacy Code in Australia will establish a set of guidelines to improve children’s privacy. This policy briefing explores a discussion held by academia and civil society in July 2025 around how the ‘likely to be accessed’ (LTBA) standard might be operationalised in the Code.
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The Victorian Parliament and World War II
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, which meant the end of World War II for Australia, this paper reflects on the role of, and events in, the Victorian Parliament during the war years. This paper provides a summary of the key political events occurring in Victoria around the war, while also...
Briefing paper
Poverty and housing in South Australia
South Australia is experiencing rising levels of housing stress, poverty and homelessness. This briefing paper provides an overview of the current context, identifies key cohorts and regions most affected, and outlines opportunities for targeted, high-impact philanthropic investment. It finds that philanthropy can function as a catalyst to unlock further funding and buy-in from other sectors.