CEPAR continues to contribute to some of the most pressing policy questions arising from population ageing, while strengthening our engagement with policymakers, researchers and international partners. Our work remains firmly focused on generating evidence that can inform practical solutions to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society.

A major highlight was the successful Policy Dialogue on Intergenerational Equity, jointly hosted with CAMA in Canberra. The Dialogue brought together leading economists, policymakers and industry representatives to examine how economic policy can better balance outcomes across generations, with discussions spanning fiscal sustainability, housing, health and wealth inequality. The quality of debate demonstrated both the complexity of these issues and the value of evidence-based engagement between researchers and decision-makers.

We have also continued to advance policy-relevant research on aged care. Following CEPAR's workshop on residential aged care accommodation, we released a new policy paper, Residential Aged Care Accommodation: Projected Shortfalls and Policy Responses. The paper addresses the growing challenge of ensuring sufficient accommodation capacity to meet future demand and highlights the importance of forward-looking policy responses as Australia's population ages. This work exemplifies CEPAR's commitment to bringing rigorous research to bear on issues of immediate policy significance.

Beyond Australia, CEPAR researchers have maintained an active international presence through presentations at major global forums, engagement with multilateral organisations, and exchanges with overseas government delegations seeking insights into retirement income and ageing policy. These activities reflect the increasingly global nature of the ageing challenge and reinforce CEPAR's role as a trusted source of expertise in this field.

Closer to home, CEPAR has recently relocated to new premises within the School of Economics at UNSW Business School. The move provides an excellent new base for our team and will support continued collaboration across disciplines as we pursue CEPAR's research and engagement agenda.

Looking ahead, preparations are well underway for the 34th Colloquium on Pensions and Retirement Research, to be held at UNSW Sydney on 2-3 December 2026. The Colloquium will once again bring together researchers, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss emerging evidence and policy challenges in retirement and ageing.

We are also preparing for the 12th International Pension Research Association (IPRA) Conference, which CEPAR will co-host with international partners including the OECD, IOPS, Netspar and the Pension Research Council at the Wharton School. The conference will be held at the OECD in France on 2 March 2027 and continues an important international collaboration focused on improving the quality and impact of pension research worldwide.

Thank you for your continued interest in CEPAR's work. I invite you to explore the achievements and activities on the CEPAR website, and I look forward to continuing our engagement as we advance research that contributes to better outcomes for ageing populations in Australia, regionally and around the world.