Pacific Islanders have found their region, previously undervalued by larger powers, now a focal point for strategic competition. Faced with this new “great game”, Pacific Island countries have become diplomatic price-setters and are leveraging increased competition to maximise development benefits. But unbridled strategic rivalry also presents challenges to good governance and transparency in the region...

Does new housing provided by the private market increase the availability of affordable housing? Or should government policy subsidise housing and directly target low-income households to increase affordability? The answer depends on how quickly housing becomes more affordable as it ages and this is explored in this paper.

This report examines interactions of young people aged 10 to 13 years with the NSW criminal justice system in 2023. The study finds that the number of young people offending is small and these children have overwhelmingly experienced significant childhood trauma and disadvantage prior to their contact with the justice system.

This paper explores how housing supply responds to demand and implications for affordability. It draws attention to some commonly overlooked themes and unpacks assumptions about factors that affect housing supply. The paper provides an outlook on current evidence and offers insights into the dynamics of housing supply.

This statement is a framework to shape science policy and leadership across governments, in labs, in research institutions and in boardrooms. It is supported by a set of National Science and Research Priorities and lists five imperatives that will shape Australian science investment over the next decade.