Despite the ongoing work by farmers to innovate their practices to produce high quality food more sustainably, the environmental impacts of agriculture are hard to ignore. This paper proposes a consumer-facing agricultural sustainability star rating system, displayed on product packaging. Designed to be credible, practical and adaptable, the system would reward sustainable farming practices while...

At the 2025 House of Representatives Election the number of Australians allocating their primary vote to candidates from the Liberal and National Parties hit a historic low. This analysis finds that correcting this issue will be extremely difficult if the Coalition’s current policy approach and public perceptions of this approach continue.

Australia faces an urgent need to decarbonise its energy grid. This report calls for a balance in approaching this issue. Accelerating renewable energy deployment is critical, yet a pragmatic, evidence-based approach must also consider all low-emission technologies, including nuclear, to ensure a resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future. It provides four recommendations.

Enhancing the sustainability of Australia's agricultural industry is both an environmental imperative and an economic necessity. This report argues that farmers' efforts to increase the sustainability of the sector are hampered by the current reporting framework. It identifies key areas for improvement and emphasises the importance of aligning with best-practice global sustainability standards to ensure...

This examination of policymaking in the energy sector combines research on the current state of the sector with five in-depth case studies, each measured against an assessment framework to identify areas for improvement. The report makes recommendations towards a more coordinated, evidence-based, and inclusive approach to energy policy.