The rental crisis is now of national scale and of national importance. While state governments have most oversight of rental markets, there are practical ways the Commonwealth can assist in making renting easier and fairer for all Australians. This report explores five proposals to take pressure off renters.

The report provides a comprehensive view of the challenges faced by the food supply chain workforce. The report presents a series of actionable recommendations, focusing on areas that can be addressed through the national skills system — particularly the three key pillars of vocational education and training, higher education and migration.

The report identifies a range of critical issues and gaps in the inclusion of people with disability in emergency and disaster management planning and response across federal, state and local levels of government. It makes 20 recommendations designed to ensure that emergency management systems are accessible, inclusive and responsive.

The national laws intended to protect nature are failing. This report takes stock of the state of animals, plants and habitats threatened with extinction in Australia in 2024. It presents key findings, identifies the 10 worst impacted species and calls for an overhaul of the national nature laws.

Designed for policymakers, public administrators and foresight practitioners, the toolkit aims to support countries and organisations in using strategic foresight to design and prepare robust and adaptable public policies for a range of possible futures. It features a five-step foresight process, facilitation guides and case studies to support effective implementation.