Facing record public debt and mounting spending pressures, OECD countries must look beyond traditional tools to secure fiscal sustainability: it can no longer be achieved without public buy-in. This report highlights that empowering public understanding is now an essential component of modern budgeting. It outlines a strategy based on four pillars.

Australia is in the midst of a data centre boom. This report reveals how the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in Australia is set to derail the renewable energy transition, entrench gas and accelerate climate pollution, prompting calls for an urgent moratorium on data centre approvals until appropriate guardrails are in place.

This research summary aims to inform the design and development of evidence-based teaching and learning materials that are relevant to and supportive of children and young people, to enable respectful, equitable, inclusive and safe relationships in the Australian context. It examines young people’s experiences of sex, gender and relationships, both online and offline.

This report presents findings and recommendations from an inquiry exploring the potential actions, policies and investments needed to ensure that Australians are protected, in line with evidence standards, from the potential harms that microplastics, toxics and forever chemicals may pose to health. The report provides 12 recommendations.

This report synthesises the findings from a national knowledge series examining First Nations climate leadership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations across Australia. It draws on participant contributions from across Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, spanning remote, rural and regional contexts. The report's recommendations address four interdependent requirements.