The second of three reports arising from a research inquiry examining Australia’s Indigenous housing system. The report examines how the system is structured, operates and is funded, and explores housing tenure choices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The research builds the evidence base to support the creation of a national strategy.

This report sets out the mounting financial pressures facing Australia’s universities and the implications for national education, research and productivity. It shows how nearly a decade of policy change, declining real per-student funding, tighter international student settings and rising research costs have eroded operating surpluses and constrained investment in infrastructure and innovation.

This report examines the hidden infrastructure of the United Kingdom democracy: members of parliament offices. It exposes how outdated systems, weak management support and fragmented technology undermine the day-to-day work of representing constituents. The report argues that modest, practical reforms – in leadership, onboarding, skills and digital tools – could significantly improve effectiveness, wellbeing and...

Medium-sized enterprises play an important role in the economy, diffusing technology downstream and connecting large and small firms. However, they are often overlooked. This report seeks to clarify the issues facing the 'missing middle', explore opportunities and shape solutions. It proposes identifying MSEs as a distinct cohort in policy and industry strategy.

This report reviews critical mineral policy developments across Australia and partner nations, assessing the geo-economic landscape and offering conclusions and recommendations. It draws on contemporary research, industry analysis and government policy statements to map the next phase of global critical-minerals competition. The report argues that Australia must pivot from signing partnerships to fully activating them.