Prepared for the Australian Chief Scientist, this report explores the risks and opportunities associated with generative artificial intelligence.

Victoria has set some of the most ambitious renewable energy, emissions reduction and storage targets in the country. This strategy document outlines the Victorian government's plans to invest in renewable energy generation and storage, support households to go all-electric, and help build the renewables workforce needed to drive the Victoria's energy transition.

This report will be of interest to energy practitioners and researchers conducting feasibility studies pertaining to microgrids and other emerging energy solutions, particularly those who are wishing to engage the community with more innovative ways of encouraging connection, buy in and co-design.

Data on the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers indicate this cohort continues to be underrepresented. This evaluation report finds that there are many opportunities to improve the policy and program measures in place to promote and support diversity in STEM, both at the initiative and...

The reality is simple - there’s no safe level of global warming and everything humanity does now matters. In this report, the authors explore the latest global science and data to break down the projections and what this means for Australia. They explain the science, and debunk dangerous false solutions getting in the way of...

This report collates the scientific evidence that explains how climate change harms nature, and the impacts already being experienced by species and landscapes that Australia's environment laws were designed to protect.

This report from IEEFA highlights that consumers’ purchases of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), such as rooftop solar, battery storage and demand-responsive appliances, can unlock faster decarbonisation and lower energy bills if Australian energy ministers take supportive action.

The importance of data as a driver of technological advancement cannot be underestimated, but how can it be measured? This paper looks at measuring the value of data in national accounts using three different categories of data-related assets: data itself, databases and data science.

Australia faces a huge challenge in meeting its target of generating 83% of National Electricity Market (NEM) electricity from renewables by 2031. The authors of this report argue that achieving a net-zero grid, at the lowest cost to consumers, demands technology agnosticism from decision-makers. The more technologies are limited (including nuclear), the more expensive the...

The science and research sector has always had a responsibility to earn and retain trust through transparent systems of accountability, and through producing work of quality and integrity. This paper aims to provide clarity and context about the process of science to contribute to better public debate and understanding.