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2025 Year in Review
Looking back on a landmark year for Foundations for Tomorrow: the initiatives, partnerships and reform milestones that shaped 2025.
Read moreAustralia's AI Productivity Gains Depend on Building Trust, Not Avoiding Rules
Read moreBeyond Deck-chair Economics: The Case for Transformative Reform
Read moreEconomic Reform Won't Be Enough: Australia Needs Systemic Change
Read moreBuilding Together: Turning Momentum into Lasting Reform
Read moreWhy We Need a Future Generations Approach: The Australian Imperative
Read more2025 Federal Budget Analysis: Future Generations
An analysis of the Federal Budget through the eyes of a child born on budget night, tracing its implications for tax, care, climate and the Intergenerational Report's five major forces.
Read moreA Year of Progress and Promise
Read moreWhat Can First Nations Systems Thinking Teach Us About Sustainable Land Management?
Read moreInquiry into the 2025 Federal Election
FFT made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters and made recommendations to move to four-year fixed-term elections to overcome short-termism in our system of government.
Discussion Paper on National Conversation to Build the Australia We Want
At the November 2025 Parliamentary Group for Future Generations meeting, co-chairs Ms Ash Ambihaipahar, Senator Maria Kovacic and Dr Sophie Scamps, alongside Bernard Salt, launched the discussion paper for Building the Australia We Want.
Economic Reform Roundtable
FFT submitted recommendations to the Economic Reform Roundtable, calling for youth representation, a broader focus on long-term wellbeing, and the adoption of Future Generations Policy reforms. We stressed that Australia must move beyond short-term fixes to systemic change that secures a resilient and equitable future.
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill
Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps introduced the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill to Parliament on 10 February 2025, the development of which was supported by Foundations for Tomorrow.
Read more'Leaving our kids a harder world'
Dr Sophie Scamps pushes government to consider young people in its decisions. The Bill was developed in consultation with Foundations for Tomorrow.
Read moreOvercoming short-termism in Australia
Professor Susan Harris Rimmer, Board Director of FFT, and Dr Elise Stephenson, member of the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, wrote on the potential of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill to help politicians overcome short-termism in Australia.
A commission for the next generation
“On Monday, Scamps proposed a commission to consider the wellbeing of the next generation out of concern that children today will be worse off than their parents unless the country acts on housing, tax, climate and other priorities.”
Covering the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill
The Daily Aus covered the introduction of the Bill across their long-form, video and social media content, highlighting its positive contribution to discussions of intergenerational equity.
Together Towards Tomorrow
A collaboration between Ashoka and HSBC, which celebrates initiatives that unite people across generations to activate young people as leaders.
Read moreA fair go for future generations of Australians
James Martin Institute for Public Policy: building on international initiatives, a Future Generations Commissioner in Australia could put long-term interests front of mind for today's policymakers.
Read moreThe For Our Future Policy Brief
On 21 November 2024, Foundations for Tomorrow launched the Future Generations Policy Brief, the culmination of two years of research, collaborative dialogue and consultative efforts to define a path forward for future generations policy in Australia.
Read moreA Fair Go for Future Generations Research Project
A collaborative initiative between EveryGen (an initiative of Griffith University), Foundations for Tomorrow and the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at ANU.
Read moreIntergenerational Town Hall
In collaboration with the Unlock the Future coalition and Orygen, Foundations for Tomorrow hosted an Intergenerational Town Hall, bringing together voices from grassroots advocates to high-level policymakers to craft a vision for the year 2100.
Read moreNSW Young Australian of the Year
The work of FFT was recognised through the Young Australian of the Year Awards, with Taylor selected as a finalist for the NSW Young Australian of the Year for her work advocating for the interests of future generations.
Read moreIntergenerational Fairness Summit 2024
Co-hosted by the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, the Summit served as a launch pad for advancing intergenerational fairness and future generations policy in Australia.
Read moreBuilding Wellbeing into Policy and Action
Taylor presented at the Building Wellbeing into Policy and Action Workshop with the University of Canberra, VicHealth, Centre for Policy Development, Australian Unity and Seed Lifespan.
Read moreAnswering the SOS of the United Nations
Clare Beaton-Wells, Head of Government Relations at FFT, writes about Australia's support of the Pact for the Future as a chance to shape reform of the global organisation.
Read moreIs it time for Australia to legislate for the wellbeing of future generations?
Amie Furlong and Clare Beaton-Wells share insights from the For Our Future Policy Brief and highlight the economic, political, and commercial consequences of short-termism.
Read moreUnited Nations Summit of the Future
Clare Beaton-Wells, FFT's Head of Government Relations, represented FFT at the Summit of the Future alongside global leaders including Senators, former heads of state and current and former Future Generations Commissioners.
Read moreNetwork of Institutions for Future Generations
FFT Managing Director Taylor Hawkins was elected to the Executive Leadership Team of the Network of Institutions for Future Generations, whose mission is to build a global movement to protect the interests of future generations.
Read moreA Future Generations Act for the ACT
Independents for Canberra declared their commitment to making the ACT the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a Future Generations Act, building on the leadership of the national movement for a Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.
Read moreState of the Nation
FFT's Director of Research and Policy, Hayley Whatman, spoke on intergenerational equity, with Taylor co-chairing a roundtable alongside CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento.
Read moreEarly Childhood Australia National Conference
Taylor spoke alongside a lineup including the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, Minister for Youth, on the essential role of civic engagement in unlocking the full potential of future generations of Australians.
Read morePhilanthropy Australia National Conference
Taylor spoke in the conference plenary about the role of 'next gen philanthropy' in combatting intergenerational inequality.
Read moreFWD+Organise Conference
Taylor shared key learnings and highlights from FFT's journey to date, and opportunities to support the For Our Future Campaign.
Read moreNow For The Long-Term
Amie Furlong, FFT's Research Lead, spoke on safeguarding the rights and needs of future generations.
Read moreGenerations in Conversation
Taylor joined Professor Bobby Duffy from the Policy Institute, Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, and Jahin Tanvir, CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, to highlight the need to invest in intergenerational fairness.
Read moreMackellar Youth Partnership Program
FFT Communications Advisor Anna Bezuglova joined Dr Sophie Scamps, Federal MP for Mackellar, to share insights on advocating for a Commissioner for Future Generations.
Read moreFuture Generations Leadership Accelerator Refresh
FFT refreshed the Future Generations Leadership Accelerator, which has now supported more than 1,000 individuals globally.
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill (2025)
On 10 February 2025, Dr Sophie Scamps MP introduced the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill into the Australian Federal Parliament, seconded by Mrs Bridget Archer MP. Both Parliamentarians credited the work of Foundations for Tomorrow as pivotal to its development.
Read more2024 Purpose of Government Pulse
Foundations for Tomorrow provided expert commentary on the findings of the 2024 Purpose of Government Pulse, a comprehensive study spanning 2015–2023 by the Centre for Policy Development.
Read moreThe Dubai Futures Forum
Foundations for Tomorrow co-hosted an interactive dialogue with the School of International Futures ahead of the United Nations Summit of the Future, convening cross-disciplinary leaders around ambitious action for future generations.
The National Summit on Intergenerational Fairness
Foundations for Tomorrow co-hosted the inaugural National Summit of Intergenerational Fairness alongside Orygen Institute, Think Forward, EveryGen and the Foundation for Young Australians.
Read moreDubai Future Horizons
Taylor Hawkins joins the Dubai Future Horizons podcast alongside two members of the Global Future Generations Ambassador cohort to discuss the evolution of futures and foresight practices.
Read moreThe Global Parliamentary Congress
Foundations for Tomorrow shared insights on the future of governance, civic engagement and leveraging long-term solutions at the Global Parliamentary Congress in Lithuania.
Read moreA Contract for Our Future
Foundations for Tomorrow Co-Founder Bianca Goebel presents 'A Contract for Our Future' at Stockholm+50, capturing input from young leaders around the world.
Read moreWorld Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos
Taylor Hawkins, Foundations for Tomorrow's Managing Director, spoke about the challenges of fractured trust between young people and leaders, and how we can overcome this.
Future Generations Leadership Accelerator
Across four modules, young leaders are guided through the fundamentals of future generations thinking, examples of future generations policy in practice from around the world, and coached through creating their own Impact Roadmap.
Read moreStockholm+50
Foundations for Tomorrow was invited to present highlights from the Future Generations Leadership Accelerator at the United Nations Stockholm+50 international meeting.
Read moreThe Awareness to Action Report
Foundations for Tomorrow launched the Awareness to Action report, amplifying the voices of young Australians in the design of a more just, equitable and sustainable Australian future.
Read moreGlobal Future Gen Ambassadors
The Global Future Generations Ambassadors convened at the Dubai Futures Forum to amplify the voices of the next generation at the world's largest meeting of futurists.
Read moreVoices from the Regions
The Sydney Morning Herald dove deeper into the findings of the 'Voices from the Regions' report, highlighting that regional Australians demand action, not obfuscation, on climate change.
The Economists' Corner
CEDA's CEO taps into the concerns of young people today and how future generations will be impacted by climate change, joined by Deanne Stewart, CEO Aware Super, and Taylor Hawkins, Managing Director of Foundations for Tomorrow.
Read moreWhat's Your Cause
Join Mick as he explores the stories and passions of people who have found their purpose and cause and are making a difference in the world.
Read more2023 Kofi Annan Changemaker Program
The work of Foundations for Tomorrow was selected for the 2023 cohort of the Kofi Annan Changemaker Program, receiving support and guidance from experienced leaders and changemakers.
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Taylor Hawkins represented Foundations for Tomorrow at the Open Forum during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to discuss 'turning words into actions'.
Read moreYoung people's concerns for environment and government
Foundations for Tomorrow study gives insight into young people's concerns for environment and government response.
Read moreInsights from the Awareness to Action Report
Holly Crockford, Co-founder of Foundations for Tomorrow, joined 2SER Radio to share insights from the Awareness to Action Report.
Read moreAware Super
Aware Super is a proud supporter of the Awareness to Action Report, which captures 10,000 responses from Australians under 30 to understand what matters to young people today.
Read moreBetter Futures Forum
Taylor Hawkins represented Foundations for Tomorrow at the Better Futures Forum to discuss working across sectors and with government to enhance climate ambition.
Read moreWhat would enable more trust in Australian leaders?
When asked what would enable more trust in Australian leaders across government and industry, almost half of respondents said 'action'. Is it that simple?
Read moreWho is responsible for addressing climate change?
The Awareness to Action report demonstrated that the majority of respondents believed government is most responsible for addressing climate change, with large-scale enterprises the second most cited entity responsible.
A chat with Darcy Small, Kua Coffee
Innovation and entrepreneurship form the cornerstone of a better and brighter future. We chat with Darcy Small, co-founder of Kua Coffee and Director at Foundations for Tomorrow.
Attracting and retaining youth talent
Organisations that bring value-based decisions to the forefront of their strategies, and help young people thrive in the workplace, will continue to stand out and attract energetic youth talent.
Empowering the Gold Coast community
Empowering the Gold Coast community to create impact in health, climate change and shaping our city's future through dialogue and action.
Read moreTurning awareness into action
It's time for Australian leaders to turn our awareness of key policy challenges into meaningful action. We need to reset our leadership culture, because at this rate, we will continue to lag on the most important issues facing this country.
What does Australia look like after COVID-19?
A new study wants you to decide what the country looks like after COVID-19.
The Launch of the Awareness to Action Report
Amplifying the voices of thousands of young Australians, the Awareness to Action consultation offered a youth-led vision for a more just, equitable and sustainable Australian future.
Read moreA Contract for Our Future
FFT Co-Founder Bianca Goebel presents 'A Contract for Our Future' at Stockholm+50, drawing on input from young people around the world into a call to action for all leaders to protect the needs of future generations.
Read moreThe World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Taylor Hawkins represents Foundations for Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to discuss 'Tackling Youth Mistrust'.
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