An office for economic resilience?

The Iran war should become a turning point for Australia’s approach to Economic Resilience. The creation of a federal Office of National Economic Resilience could safeguard our economic resilience in the future.

Independence ain’t dependence

Australia relies heavily on imported fuel and has limited domestic refining capacity, so when the current crisis is over, more long term preparation for future disruptions must begin.

Down in the flood

The significant overlap between social disadvantage and flood risk highlights the need for urgent investment in risk reduction, preparedness, and recovery as severe weather incidents continue to multiply.

Australia needs a real fuel strategy

The temporary fuel excise cut will provide short-term relief but does little to shield households from ongoing volatility in global oil markets and should be followed by a more strategic approach to improve Australia’s energy independence and resilience.

Just-in-time systems + just-in-case people = empty shelves

The real lesson of empty shelves isn’t that people are irrational and panicking but that perfectly rational individual behaviour can overwhelm a fragile system designed to minimise stocks to maximise profits.

Australia’s fuel shock should be no surprise

Australia’s fuel crisis has triggered a familiar response: emergency coordination, reactive policy adjustments and renewed political attention. But the important question is why Australia still responds this way at all.

Boosting rural resilience

Psychological readiness for rural Australians can be just as vital as emergency kits in weathering the risks from fires and floods.

Just add batteries

Tapping into Australia’s growing fleet of household batteries could supply electricity at local scale for hours or days, even if the grid goes down due to weather or other emergencies.

Improving infrastructure resilience

Infrastructure resilience may not look like power projection, but it is what makes national power possible.

Leading through adversity

From navigating the COVID-19 pandemic to enduring cyclones, bushfires, and other natural disasters, school principals are often the unsung heroes leading communities through crises.

Building industrial resilience

If the Government’s “Future Made in Australia” is to succeed, it must evolve beyond a brand into a disciplined investment framework.

Using digital tools to support community resilience

Communities that band together and support each other are more resilient in the face of natural disasters, and listening to those communities about what they need on the ground will also support individual’s mental health.