Australian households are being hit by another global fuel shock. Australia's heavy reliance on fossil fuels means international crises quickly translate into higher costs at home. This report proposes that a step-change, focused on electrification, renewables, batteries and cleaner transport, can cut fossils fuel dependency permanently.

The report explores the latest trends in business formation in Australia. It identifies measures to improve the operating environment for emerging businesses and calls for a refresh of supporting programs and policies in four key areas: regulation, finance, skills, and culture and competition. It finds Australia has experienced a long-term decline in business ownership rates.

This policy brief examines the Australian Government's compassionate release of super scheme and its impacts on women's economic security, with a particular focus on medical-related early withdrawals. The brief argues that while the scheme can provide short-term relief, it can also significantly reduce retirement savings and deepen the gender gap in superannuation outcomes.

A compendium of analytical perspectives examining why the preservation of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is so critical to Indo-Pacific peace and prosperity. The essays explore Taiwan’s economic centrality, its democratic identity and the strategic dynamics that shape its future. They also provide a framework for thinking about deterrence, resilience and preparedness.

The report examines the role of philanthropy in social enterprise in Australia. It highlights how philanthropy has played a critical role in building shared infrastructure, supporting key moments in the sector, and piloting approaches later taken up by government. It calls for a shift towards longer-term and more flexible approaches that support systems change.