This paper examines how two major policies responding to the COVID-19 pandemic affected the wellbeing of eligible recipients, one that increased liquidity by releasing personal savings and one that increased wealth through a government transfer. The findings suggest the former raised life satisfaction while the latter did not.

This paper examines international experiences with truth and reconciliation commissions (TRC), focusing on case studies from South Africa, Canada and Norway. International experience demonstrates the potential of TRCs to foster public dialogue, validate lived experiences and recommend structural changes.

This paper examines the impact of allowing superannuation withdrawals for housing purchases in New Zealand and its implications for the 'Super for Housing' proposal in Australia. It includes expert analysis of the New Zealand policy – setting out its effects on house prices, retirement savings, pension outlays and investment returns for super fund members.

Queensland marked 10 years as an liquid natural gas (LNG) exporter in January 2025 and has emerged as a key supplier of LNG, primarily to China. Besides boosting Australia’s energy trade with Asia’s largest economy, the industry has left a legacy of higher domestic gas prices, weaker domestic gas demand, lower than expected state royalty...

This policy insights paper highlights how better integration of local knowledge and participation can improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The research – focusing on three Local Government Areas in New South Wales – outlines how strengthening community engagement can lead to more coordinated and resilient disaster management across the state.