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.

This paper outlines legislative proposals that have not yet been prominent among those advanced by the Australian Government. Its purpose is to help promote discussion about the ways in which the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the Australian Public Service (APS) and its integrity can be improved, and the standing of the APS as a...

This paper reports the results of modelling of the main measures in the 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget that directly impact on the incomes of Australian households, the reductions in personal income tax that take effect from 1 July 2024, and main budget measures that directly impact on the incomes of Australian households from previous budgets of...