An inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations examines how Commonwealth entities assess compliance risk, inform compliance and enforcement strategies, and identify and address incidences of non-compliance with rules and regulations. The report has been organised around key areas of regulator activity and provides nine recommendations.

An inquiry into whether Australian Government contract management frameworks are fit-for-purpose and support optimal outcomes from Government expenditure. The report finds shared weaknesses in contract management across the public sector and recommends mandatory self-assessment for Government entities and stronger action by the Department of Finance.

This interim report provides a brief overview of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Australia and summarises some of evidence received on the extent, regulation and management of PFAS. It has a focus on the impacts of PFAS contamination on the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, NSW. The report provides three recommendations.

Patterns of drug and alcohol use are changing and this issues paper provides an overview of the health impacts in Australia. It identifies opportunities to revise and enhance Australia's approach to alcohol and drugs, including reviewing the current funding allocation across demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction.

The live music industry forms a critical part of Australia’s wider cultural and creative industries which contribute $21.8 billion to Australia's Gross Domestic Product. This report is on the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry and makes recommendations to strengthen the industry, including introducing a tax offset and monitoring anti-competitive activities.