This report details an inquiry investigating the role of Australia's 'big box' retailers and large format retailers in price setting. The inquiry received 19 submissions but was unable to hold public hearings before the 2025 Federal election was called and has therefore made no findings or recommendations.

This report outlines evidence that Australia's federal policy framework on waste reduction and recycling has failed to achieve its objectives. It recommends the introduction of a circular economy framework, a review of the role that could be played by financial incentives, and implementation of mandatory national rules and regulations to improve environmental and economic outcomes.

An inquiry into the current regression of the Closing the Gap targets on the rates of suicide, the number of children in out-of-home care, adult incarceration and the number of children commencing school who are developmentally on track. This interim report considers some of the themes identified in the evidence received so far and makes...

Despite the significant opportunities attributed to residential electrification, many Australians face barriers to electrifying their homes. This report sets out the opportunities and barriers for consumers, discusses the impacts of appliance standards and building design issues, and looks at the impacts of electrification on the energy grid. It provides four recommendations.

An inquiry into the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, a mechanism used by the Australian Government to influence insurance availability and affordability in cyclone-prone areas of northern Australia. The report makes recommendations in relation to the ongoing monitoring of insurance premiums and measures to improve resilience and mitigation for high-risk homes, including targeted tax offsets and direct...