Challenges

Explore policy solutions for some of Australia’s biggest challenges.

Building a resilient economy for the future

Productivity

How can Australia develop a productive and resilient economy through innovation, greater industrial capacity and upskilling?

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  • Regenerative innovation: the next frontier in industry policy

    Vanita Yadav

  • How government can boost manufacturing SMEs – and lift productivity – through adoption of advanced technologies

    Dilupa Nakandala

Sustainablity

How can Australia achieve greater sustainability and transition to a Net Zero economy in an inclusive and resilient way?

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  • Driving electric vehicle uptake by supporting charging in apartment buildings

    Tom Longden and Gina Gatarin

  • Designing inclusive parks: integrating green infrastructure and addressing the dark side of parks

    Parisa Ziaesaeidi

Housing

How can Australia improve the availability of affordable and appropriate housing for all people?

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  • Designing inclusive parks: integrating green infrastructure and addressing the dark side of parks

    Parisa Ziaesaeidi

  • Boosting housing supply: towards a policy framework for prefabricated homes

    Parisa Ziaesaeidi

Creating a fairer, healthier society for all

Wellbeing

How can Australia prioritise wellbeing and early intervention – including in education and care – to address social and economic challenges?

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  • A case for universal school meals in NSW

    Katherine Kent, Liesel Spencer and Miriam Williams

  • Four policy priorities for better endometriosis care in Australia

    Cristy Brooks, Amelia Mardon and Mike Armour

Equity

How can Australia generate greater equity, including in the distribution of wealth and by lowering the cost of living?

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  • Adverse Childhood Experiences: Pathways to better policy and practice with First Nations

    Shakeel Mahmood

  • Designing inclusive parks: integrating green infrastructure and addressing the dark side of parks

    Parisa Ziaesaeidi

First Nations

How can Australia reach a more equitable and just future for First Nations people?

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  • Adverse Childhood Experiences: Pathways to better policy and practice with First Nations

    Shakeel Mahmood

  • Children in crisis need real relationships: the case for a child connection system

    Jarrod Wheatley

Grasping the opportunities and managing the risks of systemic change

Technology

How can Australia grasp the opportunities and manage the risks of disruptive technologies such as AI?

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  • How government can boost manufacturing SMEs – and lift productivity – through adoption of advanced technologies

    Dilupa Nakandala

  • Eight industrial policy hacks: bolstering domestic capability under constrained fiscal conditions

    Christopher Day

Social cohesion

How can Australia continue to be a leading plural and diverse society?

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  • A more equitable future for Australians, starting with families

    Sarah Duffy & Emilee Gilbert

  • Australia needs flexible, place-based childcare

    Teddy Nagaddya, Jenna Condie, Sharlotte Tusasiirwe & Kate Huppatz

Policymaking

How can Australian policymakers embrace innovative approaches and engage broader knowledge bases?

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  • Our top tips for writing for The Policymaker

    Hugh Piper

  • Regenerative innovation: the next frontier in industry policy

    Vanita Yadav