HOUSING OUR AGEING POPULATION
UNSW RESEARCH
Australia faces multiple housing challenges into the future as our population continues to age , and our understanding of who and how best to provide support shifts . This is a critical issue , with Australia expected to become a ‘ super aged ’ society ( with 21 + per cent aged 65 +) within the next two decades . City Futures Research Centre conducts nation- and world-leading research into policy solutions for housing that responds to our ageing populations .
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GLOBAL TRADE POLICY AND BUSINESS
UNSW RESEARCH
The rise of security and environment related policies worldwide is reshaping the global regulatory framework for business . These policies have direct and sustained impact and must be factored into commercial decisions .
CIBEL researchers seek to unpack policies and regulations introduced by the Chinese government to address securityrelated challenges in the global trading system . They explore the growing use of industrial policies and subsidies in major economies to pursue environmental goals including climate actions , along with demystifying the underlying drivers of these policies .
This includes collaborations with Australian and international academic , government and industry partners on emerging social and policy solutions , including multigenerational family settings , downsizing , retirement villages , and active ageing designs . This program of research into ageing and housing has been ongoing for over a decade , having consulted with ( and been consulted by ) community members , government agencies , political parties , and housing and service industries .
The team regularly engages with media and industry to find new ways to inform and influence policy and
housing development .
> Significantly increased media and policy interests .
> Evidence-base adopted by housing industry and policy implementation .
> Successive funding from the Australian Research Council , government and industry .
> Media engagement advancing public debate on global trade policy .
> International collaborations to further support knowledge exchanges across transnational contexts .
> Book launch at the WTO on trade and sustainability .
> Consultation for industries and business on Australia-China trade relations .
> Competitive grant by HK Research Grants Council on engaging China on trade policymaking .
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