This book surveys and synthesises recent developments in wellbeing science and policy to highlight key lessons learned and to offer actionable insights for policymaking. It examines the state of the art on wellbeing policy frameworks in diverse contexts, documenting interventions by governmental, private or non-governmental organisations. Case studies include Australia.

This submission highlights that Australia's regulatory approach to new technology and artificial intelligence has come at the cost of updating general, underlying data and consumer frameworks. The submission endorses a shift in approach to digital regulation that is more outcomes-based and positively framed across all areas of digital reform.

This report calls for coordinated, targeted government intervention from industrial economies across the Asia-Pacific to address unpriced emissions in the production of fossil fuel-intensive commodity processing. Recommended measures include an Asian Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

This report warns that unprecedented ocean warming, sea level rise, and extreme weather are endangering lives, ecosystems, and economies across the South-West Pacific. It calls for urgent investment in adaptation, early warnings and climate-resilient development.

This paper outlines solutions to funding gaps during disasters and emergencies that affect the delivery of disability supports. It makes recommendations for targeted, time-limited funding measures that can be rapidly set up in an emergency to ensure the continuation of supports and the safety of people with disability.