Australia
Report
Data centres and water in Australia
A report on water use in data centres across Australia outlines key approaches that will deliver efficient and sustainable water use in date centres over decades to come. It sets out five key policy principles that should be prioritised to ensure the sustainable development of future data centres across Australia.
Evaluation
Murray-Darling Water and Environment Research Program end-of-program evaluation
This evaluation found the Murray–Darling Water and Environment Research Program delivered high‑value, policy‑relevant research that strengthened Basin management and supported water reform. It makes 7 recommendations, emphasising continued investment in research adoption, integration and long‑term funding to build an enduring research ecosystem and ensuring the Program’s full benefits are realised under future Basin challenges.
Strategy
Shared pathways to research futures: Australia-India Research Collaboration Framework 2026–30
The framework sets out a forward-looking roadmap to strengthen interdisciplinary research partnerships between Australia and India. It recognises the strength and diversity of the research ecosystems of both countries and provides a coordinated approach for deepening collaboration and translating research into impactful outcomes for achieving national, regional and global priorities.
Survey Report
5G and consumer adoption
This representative national survey of Australians reveals that consumers are experiencing 5G as a gradual transition rather than a revolution. The report reveals popular consumer use cases for 5G home internet and 5G mobile. It also discusses the fixed-line market where there are signs that 5G Home Internet is becoming a viable alternative to the...
Case study
From inclusion to structural change: Australia’s support to disability equity and rights
This case study highlights Australia’s commitment to embedding disability equity and rights at the core of its international development cooperation policy. By positioning disability equity as a central priority, Australia has shifted its focus from basic inclusion to driving systemic, structural change. The study showcases Australia’s strategic approach, the outcomes achieved and the key lessons...