This report outlines a national blueprint to make Australia a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), reigniting productivity growth and boosting living standards. It recommends clear regulations that encourage innovation; support for businesses to deploy AI; courses in AI across all education levels; and mechanisms for cooperative AI research.

This paper proposes five policy priorities that the Business Council of Australia believe should determine the 2025 Federal Election. Issues covered include the cost of living, housing, net zero emissions, workforce skills and healthcare. For each issue the paper provides background and analysis along with potential policy solutions.

This report highlights good practice regulations and planning systems critical to boosting productivity, investment and opportunity for communities across the country. The report compares state and territory planning systems, payroll taxes, land taxes, licensing and other regulation that may be holding back business activity across Australia.

This report addresses the growing challenge of Australia’s lagging productivity, and the need to compete harder for business investment which can help improve it. The report identifies where the most effort is needed to shift the momentum of productivity towards growth including reducing red tape, tax reform, and increased investment in research and development.

Australian housing remains some of the most expensive in the world. This report argues that current policy foundations overburden the construction and housing industry and must be addressed in order to end the housing crisis. It presents advice and recommendations, stressing the urgency of the housing situation and calling for swift and widespread regulatory reform.