Our Work

Building the economy we could have: Beyond investment to stopping the bad 

Focusing on spending misses a crucial pillar of prevention: stopping harmful activities from happening at all or before their impact gets even worse.

Uralla’s Renewable Energy Strategic Action Plan is here

Over the past couple of years, The Next Economy has worked with Uralla Shire Council to develop a practical roadmap that will guide renewable energy development in the region in a coordinated and thoughtful way that works for the local community. Find out how this journey unfolded. 

Building the economy we could have: Interview with Neighbourhood Economics  

We sit down with Bill Mithen and Annie Smits from Neighbourhood Economics to chat about how they’re using Community Wealth Building to transform the economies of Norlane and Corio in Victoria.

Building the economy we could have: Community Wealth Building

Community Wealth Building is an approach to keep wealth local, build economic democracy and improve mental health. It can also improve resilience and control over our economy during times of economic turbulence and the climate crisis.

Stories from the Road(map) 

The Hay Economic Transition Roadmap brings together community, business, industry and governments around a common direction for coordinated action.

Building the economy we could have: Nightingale Housing

To build the economy we could have, we must make sure housing is designed for people, not profit. Nightingale Housing are doing just this, as a not-for-profit housing developer, building environmentally and socially minded apartments, sold at cost. Josie sat down to chat with Toby Dean, Head of Community at Nightingale Housing, to talk about what Nightingale is all about and what he wants to see change.

Building the economy we could have: Beyond ‘Lifestyle Drift’  

Why do we keep blaming individuals for problems the economy creates? Our economic change team explores the concept of ‘lifestyle drift’, and why fixing poverty, poor health, environmental issues and inequality starts with changing the system, not the people living in it.

Announcing: Erinch Sahan’s Australian tour in partnership with The Next Economy

Erinch Sahan is an international expert on how businesses and investment can deliver social or ecological benefits. He’s joining TNE in Australia for an east coast tour to share his expertise and examples of how business and investment can be a force for good in Australia.

Why local governments are vital to Australia’s economic future 

As the ALGA National General Assembly wraps up in Canberra, we reflect on the critical and evolving role of local governments in Australia’s economic transition, and what they need to succeed.