This month's newsletter digs into some major shifts happening in Australia's digital landscape, starting with the ACCC's final report on digital platform services and what it means for how our communities interact with tech giants.
We're also sharing ASCA's latest thinking on productivity reforms—covering everything from AI governance and digital skills to fast-tracking clean energy projects.
Plus, we're celebrating Melbourne's impressive jump to 6th place in global city rankings, exploring new World Bank insights on urban investment, and highlighting fascinating research on accessibility-based planning that could reshape how we think about the "15-minute city" concept across NSW.
It's a packed edition that connects the dots between policy, innovation, and the everyday experiences of people living in Australia's smart communities.