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A Fair Go for All Survey

A survey of 1,000 Australians capturing public attitudes on intergenerational policymaking, and how much Australian voters care about long-term thinking in government.

Growing demand for intergenerational policy

The need for intergenerational policymaking has never been greater. Australians are increasingly concerned about whether government decision-making accounts for the long-term challenges facing future generations.

This research engaged 1,000 Australians to capture public attitudes on intergenerational policymaking and sought to understand how much Australian voters care about long-term policymaking.

Public attitudes

A national conversation on the long-term

The findings reflect a growing appetite among Australians for policymaking that looks beyond the next election cycle.

Political leadership

Expectations for government

Australians want leaders to prioritise long-term challenges and the interests of future generations.

What Australians told us

97%
of Australians believe that current policies must consider the interests of future generations.
79%
support the establishment of a commissioner for future generations.
81%
feel that Australian politicians focus too much on short-term decisions.

Co-authored with leading research institutions

In partnership with the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at the Australian National University and Griffith University's EveryGen initiative, Foundations for Tomorrow co-authored the Fair Go for All: Intergenerational Justice Policy Survey.

This research highlights Australians' attitudes towards future-focused policymaking and their expectations for government leadership in addressing long-term challenges.

Global Institute for Women's Leadership, ANU Griffith University EveryGen initiative Foundations for Tomorrow
The long view

Policy that reaches beyond the horizon

This research underscores the urgent need for long-term policymaking that balances immediate priorities with sustainable, equitable solutions for future generations.

The Fair Go for All authors

The Fair Go for All: Intergenerational Justice Policy Survey was co-authored by researchers across three institutions.

Professor Susan Harris Rimmer

Griffith University

Dr Elise Stephenson

The Australian National University (ANU)

Taylor Hawkins

Foundations for Tomorrow

A Fair Go for All: Intergenerational Justice Policy Survey

Read the full findings on Australians' attitudes towards future-focused policymaking and their expectations for government leadership.

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