Activation & Mobilisation
Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill
In February 2025, we successfully saw the introduction of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill and launched the For Our Future Campaign, the recommendations from which provided the structural backbone for the Bill. MPs publicly commended the FFT team for our efforts in advancing the push to "think beyond election cycles and financial quarters", and FFT was also specifically acknowledged for 'spearheading' the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill (2025). The introduction of the Bill was a catalyst for significant awareness raising of the future generation's agenda and served as an invaluable litmus test for public appetite for this work. The overwhelmingly positive response and media coverage indicates that there is notable public appetite for this work.
The overwhelmingly positive response and media coverage indicates that there is notable public appetite for this work.
On the introduction of the Bill
For Our Future Campaign
The For Our Future campaign harnessed momentum from the introduction of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill to deliver a month of action focused on mobilising public and political support for long-term reform. Key activations included the 'Ask for the Bill' action at Parliament House, featuring a six-foot printed bill highlighting the costs future generations bear from short-term policymaking, and the launch of Policrastination, the invention of a new word designed to name, expose and challenge Australia's culture of short-termism. Co-led with General Strategic and supported by multipartisan allies, the campaign reflects FFT's belief that cultural change is essential for systems change, with Policrastination embedding long-term, intergenerational thinking into public discourse and strengthening the social mandate for reform.
Local Action
In 2025, we launched our Local Action initiatives, activating State and Territory efforts to advance future generations policy. We are now making active contributions to supporting political champions across five Australian States and Territories.
Leveraging international action
In 2025, we supported efforts in Aotearoa New Zealand to advance future generations wellbeing, contributing to the launch of the Our Tomorrow Together campaign and a national discussion document that cited FFT as a leader in this work. FFT Managing Director Taylor Hawkins continued serving on the Executive Leadership Team of the Network of Institutions for Future Generations, strengthening our connection to global best practice. We were also proud to contribute to the development of the European Commission's Intergenerational Fairness Strategy, helping shape how future generations are considered in policymaking across the EU.
Intergenerational Fairness Coalition
The Intergenerational Fairness Coalition (IFC) is a collective of Australian organisations that recognise the need for increased long-term thinking in Australian policymaking, and are committed to advancing institutional reforms and safeguards wellbeing across generations. FFT has proudly served as the Chair and convenor of the IFC since its inception in 2024.
In 2025, the IFC grew in maturity, scale and impact through the development of robust governance infrastructure, collaborative development of the IFC charter and principles and FFT designed and launched a website to help increase visibility and grow the IFC. Throughout 2025, membership increased from 26 to 33.
Thank You
As we close another impactful year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible supporters, partners, and team members who have made FFT's work possible.
Written by the Foundations for Tomorrow team.