The Australian Parliamentary Group for Future Generations
The Australian Parliamentary Group for Future Generations, established in 2022, is a multi-partisan platform dedicated to embedding long-term thinking and intergenerational fairness into the heart of Australian governance.
The Group's mission is to align efforts across Parliament and diverse sectors, advocating for integrating future generations' thinking and holistic well-being into today’s policy frameworks. We deliver on this mission through:
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Constructive Dialogue
Championing conversations that bring Australia’s long-term goals to the forefront of national policy.
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Multi-Partisan Approach
Uniting different political views to enrich policy discussions with diverse perspectives.
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Awareness and Stewardship
Increasing public consciousness about our generational impact and responsibility towards future Australians.
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Policy Innovation
Encouraging strategies that manage long-term risks and enhance Australia’s resilience.
2023: A Year of Progress & Promise
The Parliamentary Group launched in February 2023 with a clear mandate for its first year: to work in close consultation with our Co-chairs, members of the Parliamentary Group and our diverse network of advocates, experts and leaders to define a viable path forward for future generations policy in Australia.
As a result of an intensive year of meetings of the Parliamentary Group, 1-1 consultations, workshops and research, the following strategic priorities have been identified:
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Investing in collective action, such as the formation of the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, to drive knowledge-sharing and collaboration amongst civil society organisations and foster unified calls to action from Australian leaders.
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We will seek to support existing initiatives that are gaining momentum, prioritising collaboration and establishing common ground where possible. This includes support for the Measuring What Matters Wellbeing Framework, The Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Equity) Bill 2023 and current investments into the Government’s Youth Engagement Model.
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We will strive for the ambitious goal of advancing law reform that protects the interests of future generations. This legislation could establish an independent Commissioner for future generations, similar to what was introduced in Wales in 2015. Once adequate momentum has been built, this will include advocating for a Parliamentary Inquiry into Intergenerational Fairness.
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We will pursue complementary initiatives that will support safeguarding Australia’s future. Potential initiatives include improvements to the intergenerational report, the introduction of a Budget Statement for future generations and exploring ways to embed future generations considerations into the work of Government Departments.
The Intergenerational Fairness Coalition
In 2023, the Parliamentary Group for Future Generations provided the platform to launch the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, a collective of more than 20 prominent Australian organisations advocating for long-term thinking in Australian policymaking.
2024: Translating Insights into Impact
In 2024, the Parliamentary Group engaged diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, young leaders, experts, and advocates, fostering collaboration and driving practical solutions. FFT, serving as the Secretariat, coordinated activities, ensured young people’s voices were at the forefront, and strengthened alignment with the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition.
Impact of Convening the Group Included:
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The Group unified Parliamentarians, young leaders, policy advocates, and subject matter experts in co-designing solutions for systemic reform.
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Ensured youth perspectives were central to Parliamentary dialogues, fostering meaningful collaboration and inclusive policymaking.
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Advanced preparations for the Wellbeing of Future Generations Private Members Bill to enshrine intergenerational equity into governance.
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Connected Australia’s domestic priorities to global movements, such as the Summit of the Future, positioning the nation as a leader in intergenerational policy innovation.
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Facilitated shared national visioning, strengthening multi-partisan collaboration and setting the stage for actionable, long-term reform.
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill (2025)
Co-chairs of the Parliamentary Group, Dr Sophie Scamps MP and Mrs Bridget Archer MP, championed the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill through its introduction into federal Parliament on February 10, 2025.
2025: The Path Forward
In the second half of 2025, the Group will transition from dialogue and agenda-setting towards the pragmatic implementation of ambitious policy proposals. While FFT and the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition remain focused on advancing the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill, the Group will continue to operate as an open, collaborative space to explore broader tools, engagement strategies and governance mechanisms to support intergenerational fairness.
2025: Why Join Now?
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill has created unprecedented momentum for long-term governance reform in Australia, catapulting young people and future generations to the centre of the national policy agenda.
Following the UN Declaration on Future Generations and Pact for the Future, Australia has an opportunity to lead the world as a first mover in institutionalising protections for future generations within its policy framework.
With the formation of the 48th Parliament following the federal election, 2025 presents a critical opportunity for new and re-elected leaders to demonstrate their commitment to long-term governance and standing up for future generations, implementing durable solutions that transcend electoral cycles.
For Our Future Campaign: A Movement to Do Politics Differently
Engaging with the Parliamentary Group for Future Generations offers Members of Parliament a unique opportunity to be part of the dynamic and creative For Our Future Campaign, a national effort to champion long-term governance and intergenerational fairness.
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