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Sustainability and Resilience

Future-proofing regional Australia for a changing climate and economy. This pillar focuses on unlocking regional employment and new industries as Australia pursues its 43% emissions reduction target by 2030. It also aims to build communities with strong disaster resilience and the capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of change.

Sustainability & Resilience Research Reports
Building a Legacy
Sustainability and Resilience

25 September 2025

Building a Legacy

Towards Net Zero: Building a Legacy analyses the factors that contribute to social licence for large-scale renewable energy projects including supportive regulatory frameworks, genuine community engagement and tangible local benefits.
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25/09/2025 12:00:00 AM
Circular Economy in Action Regional Perspectives
Sustainability and Resilience

01 October 2024

Circular Economy in Action Regional Perspectives

This report explores how regional Australian communities are adopting circular economy principles to reduce waste, regenerate natural systems, and build resilient local economies.
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1/10/2024 12:00:00 PM
Fossil Fuels Dependency
Sustainability and Resilience

13 August 2024

Fossil Fuels Dependency

Identifying the region's most vulnerable to the transition away from fossil fuels and calls for tailored, place-based policies to ensure no community is left behind.
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13/08/2024 2:51:00 PM
Empowering Regional Communities
Sustainability and Resilience

13 August 2024

Empowering Regional Communities

Regional communities are navigating the transition to net zero emissions, highlighting the need for place-based planning, inclusive collaboration, and practical support to ensure a fair and lasting legacy.
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13/08/2024 12:00:00 PM
Decarbonising Pivotal Industries in Regional Australia
Sustainability and Resilience

01 March 2024

Decarbonising Pivotal Industries in Regional Australia

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1/03/2024 12:00:00 PM
Transition Pathways in Regional Australia
Sustainability and Resilience

01 March 2024

Transition Pathways in Regional Australia

Outling pathways for regional Australia to transition to net zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing the need for place-based strategies, community leadership, and timely government support.
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1/03/2024 12:00:00 PM
InSight For Competitive Regions: Natural Resources
Sustainability and Resilience

01 November 2015

InSight For Competitive Regions: Natural Resources

Many regional and remote areas rely on natural resources as the foundation for local economic activity, including 248 out of the top 250 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in this theme.
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1/11/2015 12:00:00 PM
From Disaster to Renewal: the Centrality of Business Recovery to Community Resilience
Sustainability and Resilience

01 November 2013

From Disaster to Renewal: the Centrality of Business Recovery to Community Resilience

The centrality of business recovery to community resilience
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1/11/2013 12:00:00 PM
From Recovery to Renewal: Natural Disaster in Regional Australia
Sustainability and Resilience

01 November 2013

From Recovery to Renewal: Natural Disaster in Regional Australia

Regional Australia is a frequent victim of natural disasters, yet there is limited information about how communities recover and whether we have the right policies in place to help them get back on their feet.
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1/11/2013 12:00:00 PM
From Recovery to Renewal: Case Study Reports
Sustainability and Resilience

01 April 2013

From Recovery to Renewal: Case Study Reports

Case study reports
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1/04/2013 12:00:00 PM