Power bills have become a growing source of stress for Australians. This report finds three key drivers behind Australia's high power prices. It finds expanding renewable energy, storage and transmission lowers long-term costs. The report calls for governments to progress rolling out renewable energy and storage, and ensure the benefits are shared by everyone.

This paper proposes that public debate about the cost of living is based on a misunderstanding of how living standards should be measured. The paper contrasts movements in consumer prices with movements in wages. It identifies sectors where affordability has deteriorated in wage-adjusted terms, arguing that these outcomes are not arbitrary.

This report explores the potential gains from expanding access to advice on charitable giving in Australia. It finds that a range of barriers stop people from giving more to charity. The report focuses on the powerful role that professional advisers and fundraisers could play in reducing these barriers and helping more Australians to give generously.

This report synthesises insights from three workshops on the digital commons – shared public resources such as data, software, and cultural content – and includes the associated workshop papers. Strengthening and formally recognising these assets within government will improve their sustainability. Supporting them through procurement and policy settings will deliver cost efficiencies, ethical digital practice...

This playbook proposes that Australia faces a simple choice: it can be an artificial intelligence (AI) leader, or an AI follower. It presents a practical path forward built on three foundations – economic growth, security and setting up Australia as a world-leader in AI – to secure Australia’s prosperity in the AI era ahead.