The Code of Conduct for Ministers sets out the expectations the Australian Government has of all its ministers. When taking decisions in, or in connection with, their official capacity, Ministers must act in the public interest. Ministers also have a special responsibility for ensuring their offices, and the Parliament as a whole, are safe and...

In Australia, residential buildings account for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions. This report presents the findings of a 2023 survey to understand how Australians handle the decision to make a home energy upgrade. Understanding the capabilities, opportunities and motivations driving home energy upgrade decisions is the first step in identifying ways to increase uptake.

In 2022, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) introduced the Better Bills Guideline which sets out how energy retailers must design bills for consumers and what content they must include. This report aims to understand the impact of the Guideline on consumers’ comprehension of bill content and their confidence to engage in the energy market.

A review conducted to ensure Australia's intelligence agencies are best positioned to continue to serve the national interest. It found a need for deeper integration of intelligence with other arms of government. The review provides 67 recommendations including investing in further capability to ensure the intelligence community maintains its high performance.

A report card with the most recent data on the social and economic equality issues facing women in Australia. It highlights key data on gender-based violence, economic equality and security, unpaid and paid care, health, First Nations women, and leadership, representation and decision-making. It finds that Australians are increasingly rejecting problematic beliefs about gender equality.