This paper highlights the inadequacy of the Australian welfare system for some groups and analyses how certain taxation and superannuation reforms could fund significant improvements in the financial position of Australians most in need. It proposes four budget-neutral policy options ranging from increasing working age payments through to a system-wide Guaranteed Minimum Income.

This paper outlines the state of the Australian information environment in comparison to other countries, focusing on the perceived threat of misinformation and disinformation on public information quality. It examines the scale, nature, spread and effects of misinformation in democracies, identifying key lessons and recommendations.

This paper examines the relationship between income inequality and democratic resilience, focusing on how perceptions of economic disparity influence public satisfaction with public institutions. It finds that perceived inequality significantly affects attitudes toward the government, suggesting that addressing the disconnect between public expectations and government action on inequality could enhance democratic satisfaction.

This paper outlines the reforms to electronic gaming machine (EGM) operations in the ACT between 2016 and 2024. It begins by detailing the two parliamentary agreements from 2016 and 2020, along with the reform agendas they introduced. The most significant reform during this period was a reduction in the number of EGMs.

Problem gambling is a major public health concern in Australia and internationally. This paper presents the first nationally representative data of the rates of online gambling participation beyond COVID-19. While overall gambling participation rates have decreased over the past 15 years, online gambling rates have exponentially increased in the same period.