The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill
A milestone in the journey towards protecting current and future generations, mandating that government decisions consider the long-term interests of both current and future Australians.
“It should not be revolutionary for a country to have a shared vision for their future.”
Cross-Party Legislation for the Long-Term
On February 10th, 2025, the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill was introduced to Australian Parliament.
The legislation mandates that "government decisions consider the long-term interests of both current and future Australians."
The Bill was championed by Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps and seconded by Liberal MP Mrs Bridget Archer, representing cross-party commitment.
Four components for embedding long-term thinking into today's policymaking
A Federal Wellbeing of Future Generations Framework
Establishing a structure to prioritise future generations' wellbeing in governmental decisions.
A Positive Duty to Consider Future Generations
Requiring leaders to actively consider the long-term impacts of their actions.
An Independent Commissioner for Future Generations
Appointing a statutory advocate for future Australians' interests.
A National Conversation on Future Generations
Engaging citizens in shaping Australia's collective future vision.
"The choices we make today should set up a future where everyone can thrive, not one where young Australians are left fixing problems that could have been avoided."
The Bill emerged from four years of research and movement-building
FFT consulted 10,000 young Australians on their future vision through the Awareness to Action Consultation.
Global mapping of best practices in long-term governance.
Comprehensive research and consultation informing the For Our Future Policy Brief.
Established the Parliamentary Group for Future Generations, with multi-partisan co-chairs Dr Sophie Scamps, Ms Zaneta Mascarenhas and Mrs Bridget Archer.
Co-founded the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition with more than 20 member organisations.
Launched the For Our Future Policy Brief at the Intergenerational Fairness Summit.
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill was introduced to Australian Parliament on 10 February 2025.
Read the Bill
Read the legislation in full and see how it would embed the long-term interests of future Australians into everyday decision-making.