This report assesses the Commonwealth’s delivery against actions outlined in the 2024 implementation plan including spotlights on outstanding programs, services and initiatives. The 2025 implementation plan outlines the Commonwealth’s strategic priorities for the next 12 months to contribute to achieving the goals of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Online hate is one of the most prevalent forms of digital violence. This report explores encounters with online hate among adults in Australia including the prevalence, nature and impact of online hate among adults who belong to one or more of the targeted groups.

A joint initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments, this strategy provides a framework for more effective coordination and collaboration across jurisdictions to deliver better outcomes and greater support for small businesses.

As the number of scams have grown over the past decade, Australian laws have not kept pace. This framework introduces strong protections for consumers across the economy and seeks to reduce the harms caused by scams. It sets out consistent and enforceable obligations for businesses in key sectors where scammers operate.

This consultation paper gives information about the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards) and an outline of possible changes to the Standards. The main change is to include and clarify that most early childhood education and care and outside school hours care service providers in Australia must...