This paper argues that Australia’s democratic institutions must learn to manage, rather than resolve, deep moral disagreement. It contends that conflict between legitimate but incompatible values is a permanent feature of free societies. The paper examines how liberal institutions can sustain a shared civic life in the face of deep ethical disagreement.

This report explores whether value pluralism – the recognition that people will continue to hold fundamentally different moral, religious and cultural beliefs – is compatible with a cohesive national identity in a liberal democracy. It argues that Australia’s future cohesion depends not on suppressing disagreement, but on managing it fairly. The report proposes five policy...

Outlining trends threatening Australia’s liberal democracy, the paper highlights declining social cohesion, a weakening sense of national identity and a sharp rise in antisemitism. It raises questions about the future of Australian citizenship, calling for a renewed commitment to civic education, community engagement and political leadership to address the crisis of civic virtue.

This collection of essays explores the current state and future prospects of multiculturalism in Australia. It considers if and how the traditional model of multiculturalism may be weakening as it faces significant challenges from geopolitical conflict and an increasingly politicised population.

This report investigates the place and purpose of prison in contemporary Australian society and assess the part it plays in the criminal justice systems. It also argues, in line with recent research, that the marginal effect of prison in Australia appears to be declining.