South Australia’s natural resources, skilled workforce and research sector have attracted investment in world-leading projects. The state is a leader in the energy transition and aims for net zero emissions by 2050. The state is governed by a bicameral parliament, with the House of Assembly representing individual electoral districts and the Legislative Council comprising members … Read more
South Australia is taking strong action on climate change to build a stronger, low emissions economy and to help prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. The State reports progress against legislated targets biennially. The agricultural sector generates significant greenhouse gases (GHG) mainly through methane and nitrous oxide. These gases have a much greater … Read more
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan has become a political battleground. Hundreds of South Australian irrigators converged on Canberra in December to protest the plan. Brooks’ argument hinges on the idea that there is spare water sloshing around the basin to be reallocated. But experts know that’s simply not true. In fact, the opposite is more likely. … Read more
Each new Australian government seeks to put its stamp on defence policy, including through a new Defence White Paper. The DSR outlines two force structure determinants: ‘deter and defeat armed attacks on Australia’ and ‘contribute to stability in the South Pacific and Timor Leste’. These are important tasks, but the DSR does not address a … Read more
The SA Government is investing in a growing economy. Continuing the Instant Asset Write-Off for small businesses. Providing further tax and cost-of-living relief for families. Keeping people safe in their homes and local communities, including a commitment to online safety reforms. HiAP’s focus on co-benefits and its problematisation of equity closed off the small policy … Read more
South Australia is a state with a bicameral parliament. The lower house is the House of Assembly and the upper house is the Legislative Council. Continuing our commitment to Medicare-subsidised telehealth. Expanding our successful wage subsidies to support tradies and apprentices in SA. Supporting SA’s defence industry with record funding, and strong border policies to … Read more
Increasing interest in student wellbeing has led to policy initiatives and approaches across different sector contexts. These have been shaped by best-practice research. National reform directions have sought to balance high performance and equity. These remain relevant aspirations. However, a narrowing agenda has privileged private (social mobility) and economic (social efficiency) purposes of schooling. Education … Read more
South Australian agricultural production is heavily dependent on export markets and its land use focuses on continually increasing productivity. However, high interest rates, declining commodity prices, recurrent droughts and ballooning debts have impacted on the farming community. Respondents prioritised keeping their farms in the family and favoured government support mechanisms that target regional sustainability issues. … Read more
School leaders from rural communities have commenced a unique program at Flinders University that helps them overcome their challenges and harness outside-the-box opportunities to benefit students. This is part of a larger effort to improve education quality in remote and rural communities across Australia. Schools in tightknit rural communities can be a great place for … Read more
The future of the Australian Outback is at a crossroads. It can be shaped either by default and inaction or deliberately, preserving the natural, cultural and economic value of this irreplaceable landscape. Households in outer-urban and remote areas of Australia are more likely to experience transport disadvantage than those in urban areas. This is due … Read more