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CCS policy, legal and regulatory review
This report provides an overview of global carbon capture and storage (CCS) policy, legal and regulatory developments over the past two decades, and the status of CCS governance regimes. It also provides insights into global and regional trends over recent years, including initiatives by governments to support the large-scale deployment of CCS.
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The climate action monitor 2024
This report provides insights on global climate action and progress towards net-zero targets for 51 OECD and OECD partner countries. It presents a comprehensive evaluation of net-zero targets, major climate-related hazards, and the key trends in climate action. The findings suggest that current 2030 commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are not ambitious enough to...
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The motivational state: a strengths-based approach to improving public sector productivity
This paper argues that traditional approaches to improving public sector productivity have failed to address the complex and evolving needs of public service users. It proposes a shift towards a strengths-based and person-led model by which public services can improve both outcomes and efficiency.
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State of the energy market 2024
A comprehensive overview of Australia's electricity and gas markets, analysing market trends, consumer experiences, and regulatory developments. The report finds that consumer energy resources, such as rooftop solar, are playing an increasingly important role in the energy system, but regulatory frameworks need to adapt to support their efficient integration.
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Ethics and professional accountability: structural challenges in the audit, assurance and consultancy industry
This is the final report on an inquiry into recent allegations of and responses to misconduct in the Australian operations of the major accounting, audit and consultancy firms (including but not exclusive to the ‘Big Four’).