This report presents a shortlist of potential policy instruments to promote sustainable and inclusive wellbeing regardless of economic growth. It presents a brief overview of each policy instrument, describing the main idea and providing real life examples. It also addresses technical infrastructure and governance elements that support these policies.

This report summarises a project identifying the factors which predict different types of transition to school. It finds that the case for early investment in children and families is clear. Evidence from the report includes estimates of the prevention potential if targeted effective supports were offered to specific priority populations early in life.

This report outlines significant developments in workers’ compensation schemes across all jurisdictions of Australia and New Zealand during 2024. It provides an overview of administration and scheme delivery changes, policy developments and legislative amendments. Workers’ compensation in Australia is predominately jurisdictionally based, while New Zealand has a no-fault accident insurance scheme covering everyone who is...

This report provides an analysis of global trade in counterfeit and pirated goods. Counterfeit goods that infiltrate supply chain networks undermine legitimate businesses, deprive governments of revenue, and pose public health and safety risks. The report examines emerging trends and highlights the need for coordinated international efforts to secure supply chains.

Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain at stubbornly high levels. The report presents the latest sector-wide methane emissions estimates and examines different abatement options and associated costs. It finds that measures to tackle methane emissions are often very cost-effective and could have brought an extra 100 billion cubic metres of gas to market in 2024.