For Our Future The Australian Future Generations Policy Brief
The culmination of four years of collaborative dialogue and two years of research to define a path forward for future generations policy in Australia.
Australians are increasingly calling for change
Growing public interest and support for intergenerational equity and the consideration of future generations is reshaping the national conversation.
According to a recent survey led by EveryGen:
Australia stands at a critical juncture
Australia faces unprecedented stakes for future generations. Escalating and interlinked global challenges, including climate change, widening economic inequality, resource depletion, and rising societal polarisation, are intensifying uncertainty.
Every decision we make today carries profound and lasting consequences, demanding urgent and thoughtful action to shape a sustainable and equitable future.
A clear guide to a resilient future
Building on four years of collaborative dialogue and two years of research, Foundations for Tomorrow is proud to launch the For Our Future Policy Brief.
This comprehensive strategy aims to advance policies that prioritise the wellbeing of future generations in Australia, providing leaders and decision-makers with a clear guide to achieving a sustainable, resilient, and equitable future.
Inside the For Our Future Policy Brief
For Our Future, the Australian Future Generations Policy Brief, is the culmination of four years of collaborative dialogue and two years of research to define a path forward for future generations policy in Australia. It outlines the urgent need for a comprehensive shift in Australia's approach to policy and decision-making, and provides an in-depth exploration of policies that will secure a sustainable, fair and prosperous future for all Australians.
Responding to a growing public appetite for policies that prioritise intergenerational equity, it proposes three Foundational Recommendations:
A Wellbeing of Future Generations Act
Enshrining goals that safeguard our environment, economy and society for the generations to come.
An Independent Commissioner for Future Generations
An advocate to ensure today's policies uphold the wellbeing of Australians tomorrow.
A National Conversation
Engaging Australians across generations in shaping a collective vision for a resilient future.
Explore the full Policy Brief
Read the complete brief, or start with the concise summary of its key findings and recommendations.
For Our Future, the Australian Future Generations Policy Brief
The complete strategy: an in-depth exploration of the policies that will secure a sustainable, fair and prosperous future for all Australians, including the three Foundational Recommendations.
From research to action
The For Our Future Policy Brief provided substantive guidance in the drafting of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill, introduced into Australian Federal Parliament in February 2025. What began as research became a piece of proposed legislation, carried into the halls of Parliament by a multi-partisan group of champions.