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Discussion paper

Avoiding gridlock: policy directions for Australia's electricity system


Australia’s national energy landscape has been transformed since the creation of the National Electricity Market two decades ago. The rapid uptake of renewable technology and leaps forward in energy efficiency and storage have been game changers for generators, distributors, retailers and consumers of electricity. If harnessed effectively, these changes can move us closer to the...
Report

South Australia separation event 1 December 2016: preliminary report


AEMO has released its preliminary report into the South Australian separation event on 1 December 2016. The report states that at 0016 hrs (AEST) on 1 December 2016, a fault on the Moorabool to Tarrone 500kV transmission line in Victoria resulted in the South Australia (SA) electricity network being disconnected from Victoria.
Strategy

Australia’s first Open Government National Action Plan 2016-18


This National Action Plan sets out the initial steps the federal government will take in pursuit of the aim to improve and build confidence in Australian institutions and strengthen our democracy.
Report

The age of analytics: competing in a data-driven world


Big data’s potential just keeps growing. Taking full advantage means companies must incorporate analytics into their strategic vision and use it to make better, faster decisions.
Report

Science and innovation system performance report 2016


This report highlights some of the New Zealand science and innovation system’s impacts, strengths and weaknesses and how the system is changing over time.