Interpretation of AEMO’s annual Gas Statement of Opportunities misses one crucial fact: Australia has an abundance of gas. This article suggests that the gas industry knows it can rely on certain media supporters to help perpetuate its claim that Australia doesn't have enough gas, while selling 80% of Australia’s gas overseas.

People who value working from home (WFH) are making a trade-off between their wage and the benefits they see from the arrangement. This paper suggests employers can also make a trade-off: choosing either to accept the cost savings from WFH arrangements or to pay a premium to mandate office attendance.

This paper highlights five economic themes emerging from the shifting global order and likely to shape Australia's policy debate in the coming years. It aims to assist policymakers as they adapt to the new global order and tackle domestic pressures by framing the big policy challenges and identifying where policy needs to adapt.

Outlining trends threatening Australia’s liberal democracy, the paper highlights declining social cohesion, a weakening sense of national identity and a sharp rise in antisemitism. It raises questions about the future of Australian citizenship, calling for a renewed commitment to civic education, community engagement and political leadership to address the crisis of civic virtue.

This paper examines the make-up of the Australian Public Service (APS) and considers recent efforts to improve APS service delivery. It concludes that recent investment in the employment of more APS employees has improved service delivery outcomes and that any reduction will reduce service delivery or result in the engagement of more consultants and contractors.