Technological progress is accelerating, reshaping economies and societies. As new opportunities emerge, the frameworks that govern innovation are becoming just as important as the innovations themselves. This report explores how regulation is evolving from a set of static rules into a form of modern infrastructure – one that enables trust, supports inclusion and strengthens competitiveness.

An action plan supporting First Nations businesses to realise growing trade and investment opportunities with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and broader Middle East. It provides a framework for First Nations businesses to take advantage of the Australia-UAE trade deal. The agreement is Australia's first trade deal with a dedicated chapter on First Nations business.

This book surveys and synthesises recent developments in wellbeing science and policy to highlight key lessons learned and to offer actionable insights for policymaking. It examines the state of the art on wellbeing policy frameworks in diverse contexts, documenting interventions by governmental, private or non-governmental organisations. Case studies include Australia.

This briefing explains how the world has changed since last year’s COP27 summit in Egypt. It also explains what Australia must do to successfully co-host COP31 with Pacific nations.

Since 2017, Qatar has been subject to a boycott by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt (the Arab Quartet), creating a deep rift in a region already beset by civil wars and insurgencies. This paper examines the causes and dynamics of this dispute in detail and identifies elements required to reach a solution.