This report recommends the Federal Government introduce a data retention scheme, but also recommends several changes to the proposed legislation.

The Senate Economics References Committee examined proposals to lift the professional, ethical and education standards in the financial services industry.

An investigation by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee into the criminal assaults perpetrated against individuals detained at the Manus Island Regional Processing Centre during the events of 16 to 18 February 2014. Referral of the inquiry On 5 March 2014, the Senate referred the following matter to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs...

KEY FINDINGS The evidence before the committee is that income inequality—as gauged by various measures across a range of studies—has increased in Australia since the mid-1980s (see chapter 2).

Residential housing has been, and will always be, an issue that is at the forefront of community debate and discussion. Owning your own home is part of the great Australian Dream. For many it represents the opportunity to build a future, it represents connection with community and security for family. Buying into the Australian Dream...