This policy brief examines the newly established Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which seeks to address the disproportionate burden of climate loss and damage that is borne by developing countries. The brief suggests that, to avoid the pitfalls of previous climate funds, the...

Adopting Industry 4.0 technologies has wide-reaching benefits for NSW’s manufacturing sector, but small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often get left behind in their ability to benefit from them. This Policy Insights Paper outlines key policy opportunities to enhance the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in NSW manufacturing.

The youth mental health crisis and gender-based violence (GBV) are both topics of current media attention. However, even though experiencing violence is a known risk factor for poor mental health, these issues are rarely spoken about together. The brief outlines the effects of GBV on the mental health of young women and advocates for the...

It is well-known that government expenditure in Australia has grown apace in recent years. This paper presents the key facts about public expenditure growth in recent years and discusses its contribution to inflation.

This paper outlines developments in the regulatory framework for fuel quality, noxious (in-service) emissions and vehicle efficiency standards in Australia, principally over the last two decades to July 2024.