The Australian Government’s consultations on safe and responsible AI have shown that our current regulatory system is not fit for purpose to respond to the distinct risks that AI poses. The guardrails suggested this paper set clear expectations from on how to use AI safely and responsibly when developing and deploying AI in Australia in...

This capacity study on the workforce needs for Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector provides critical evidence, insights, and recommendations as appropriate to support current and future workforce planning, including a detailed understanding of the current state and future needs of the sector’s workforce, with a focus on attraction and retention. The study...

This review considered whether the compulsory income management scheme is compatible with human rights and what its impact had been on communities where it was imposed. The report finds that the compulsory scheme limits human rights and as a result recommends its abolition in favour of a wholly voluntary scheme.

This report looks at excess mortality rates in Australia since 2020. The report finds that after dropping in 2020 due to strict lockdown measures, excess mortality spiked from 2021 onwards as a direct result of COVID-19. The committee has made five recommendations towards improving reporting, communication and compensation during public health crises.

This report seeks to increase the data and analysis available on First Nations’ import and export businesses. By providing First Nations people with contextual data to guide their business decisions, it helps ensure that all Australians, including First Nations businesses, share in the benefits of international trade. The report finds significant opportunity for the sector...