Reports

Our reports are unique. They are developed by working with Institute staff, policymakers, industry and community, and academic experts. Learn more about our model here.

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Policy Insights Paper

A mission-oriented approach to public finance for NSW

19 February 2025

This report highlights the pivotal role public financing can play in shaping a more resilient, competitive NSW economy. It focuses on major economic challenges such as housing, the Net Zero transition, local manufacturing, and innovation. The report outlines policy opportunities for public investments that could drive long-term economic growth.

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2025-02-19T09:25:22+10:00

Policy Insights Paper

Harnessing community perspectives in disaster management

04 February 2025

This policy insights paper highlights how better integration of local knowledge and participation can improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The research, which focuses on three Local Government Areas – the Blue Mountains, Cabonne, and Hawkesbury – outlines how strengthening community engagement can lead to more coordinated and resilient disaster management across the state.

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2025-02-19T11:50:26+10:00

Policy Insights Paper

Building resilient Australian communities

30 January 2025

This Policy Insights Paper draws on the experiences of communities impacted by recent crises in the Northern Rivers and South Western Sydney. The report highlights the need for long-term community spaces that foster collaboration and strengthen resilience.

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2025-02-20T09:31:45+10:00

Policy Insights Paper

Driving change by supporting electric vehicle ready apartments

27 November 2024

This Policy Insights Paper highlights key strategies to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in apartment buildings across NSW. While EV adoption has surged in suburban homes, the report highlights unique challenges for apartment residents and offers practical solutions to improve accessibility in high-density housing.

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2024-12-05T08:30:21+10:00

Policy Insights Paper

Recharging SME manufacturing: Opportunities for government to boost adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies

10 September 2024

Adopting Industry 4.0 technologies has wide-reaching benefits for NSW’s manufacturing sector, but SMEs often get left behind in their ability to benefit from them. This Policy Insights Paper, authored by Associate Professor Dilupa Nakandala from Western Sydney University, outlines key policy opportunities to enhance the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in NSW manufacturing.

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2024-09-10T09:11:39+10:00

Collaborative Project Report 

Australian Universities Accord: Proposals for a New Funding Model for Teaching and Scholarship

5 June 2024

In 2022, the Australian Government launched an ambitious process to develop the Australian Universities Accord to drive transformative reform of Australia’s higher education system. JMI was commissioned by the Australian Universities Accord Panel to help design a new funding model for Australian higher education teaching and scholarship. This report to the Panel reflects the calibrated outcomes of the process.

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2024-05-06T09:43:14+10:00

Policy Insights Paper

Planning for the inclusion of families with children in apartments

08 March 2024

This Policy Inisghts Paper, written by Dr Sophie-May Kerr from the University of New South Wales, reveals key challenges that families confront in apartment living. It proposes eight detailed opportunities for reform, including greater government involvement in delivering suitable housing, improved policy and design, stronger regulation and compliance with best-practice design, support for retrofitting existing dwellings, and ensuring local neighbourhoods provide family-friendly amenities and infrastructure.

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