A survey report of more than 1,100 Australian business owners and decision-making managers. It makes clear that the pressures on small businesses have intensified. Rising costs, workforce shortages, mounting compliance obligations and mental health strain are stretching owners to their limits. The report provides both a warning and a call to action for policymakers.

The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) investment blueprint is a guide to net zero investment in Australia. It sets a clear example of how to make national climate commitments investable. The blueprint highlights key investment opportunities across the six sector plans supporting Australia’s Net Zero Plan, including Future Made in Australia priority industries.

The report provides an annual look at how charities and community organisations in Australia and New Zealand use technology to amplify their impact. It is built on insights shared by over 800 not-for-profits across data, cyber, digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The report outlines progress in the sector, the challenges and risks, and scope for...

The index is an annual measure of democratic health, tracking the effectiveness of governments over time. This inaugural report offers insights into how Australians view their democracy and provides recommendations to strengthen trust and guide the actions of governments, civil society and institutions seeking to improve the performance and legitimacy of Australia’s system of government.

The roadmap details the potential for a novel Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) industry that could help Australia reach net zero. CDR refers to approaches that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. The roadmap estimates the capacity and cost of a selection of novel CDR technologies and identifies the steps required to develop and deploy them.