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From wildfire risk to resilience: the investment case for action
Wildfires are now outpacing existing suppression systems and have become one of the most destructive and costly climate-driven risks globally. This white paper highlights that continuing to prioritise suppression and post-disaster response is no longer sufficient. It presents a framework for shifting towards prevention-focused, long-term wildfire resilience by making risk reduction measurable, priceable and financeable.
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Administering Australian housing policy: practitioner perspectives
This research aims to deepen understanding of the design and impact of the ‘machinery of government’ – the administrative, bureaucratic or institutional arrangements that deliver public policy – with respect to housing policy in Australia. The report concludes identifying and settling on a feasible and effective governance and administrative structure will allow agencies the longevity...
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Australia’s circular economy: unlocking the opportunities
This inquiry report examines Australia’s opportunities in the circular economy to improve materials productivity and efficiency in ways that benefit the economy and the environment. It identifies priority circular economy opportunities and advises on how best to measure progress and address barriers.
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Capability review: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
This review assesses the organisational capability of the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C) to meet the challenges of the next four years. The review finds PM&C demonstrates strong foundations. However, the review identified four priority areas for improvement that are critical to PM&C’s success.
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Time for a rethink: assessment policy to enable equity
This study examines how assessment policies and practices around time are creating barriers for university students from equity groups. Four key recommendations and examples of high‑equity practices are provided to help universities shift away from individualised notions of “time management,” streamline adjustment processes and adopt more inclusive assessment designs that address systemic time inequities.