The second Annual ESG Review of Australian Community Housing was officially launched on 28 July 2025, marking a significant milestone in the sector’s commitment to environment, social and governance (ESG) principles.

Australia’s renewable energy rollout is gaining pace, but local concerns remain. NSW’s new Renewable Energy Planning Framework, including a Benefit-Sharing Guideline, requires developers to fund local projects and services in affected communities.

Victoria’s kindergarten reforms require councils to plan for growing demand, guided by state-issued KISPs. But with limited local detail and contested modelling assumptions, many councils are now building their own evidence base to make investment decisions that better reflect community needs.

First Nations' economic development is a crucial aspect of self-determination for First Nations in Victoria. We worked in partnership with the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Corporations to develop an economic roadmap for Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations.