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Science

Broad subject area
Working paper

Behind the headline number: why not to rely on Frey and Osborne’s predictions of potential job loss from automation


In 2013, Oxford's University's Carl Benedict Frey and Michael Osborne predicted that 47% of jobs in the United States were at “high risk” of automation over the next 10 to 20 years. The authors of this paper argue that these predictions are not reliable and lack rigour.
Report

Maintaining power system security with high penetrations of wind and solar generation


The purpose of this insights paper is to set the scene for AEMO’s ongoing investigations into renewable integration in Australia and identify any additional priority focus areas. This insights paper is generally based on information available to AEMO as at 1 October 2019 unless otherwise indicated.
Report

Recycling and resource recovery infrastructure


Infrastructure Victoria has released its early findings for public comment in developing advice to government on how Victoria can build a better recycling and resource recovery industry. This paper outlines the options that are available.
Discussion paper

Preparing the Northern Territory for electric vehicles: discussion paper 2019


There is growing interest nationally and at the Territory level in the development of electric vehicle (EV) policy, programs and infrastructure. The Northern Territory government is preparing an EV Strategy and Implementation Plan, and this discussion paper is the first step in developing the strategy.
Case study

Creative technologies: a case study of place-based learning and teaching in the digital age


This report highlights current considerations on the potential role of new and emerging digital technologies in education. Its purpose is to bring together recent literature on digital literacy and online technologies, particularly new technologies such as smartphones and locative media, in supporting educators in the classroom.