This interim report provides an overview of the evidence received on two significant issues about the viability of nuclear power generation in Australia: the timeframes and cost of deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs). It finds that the deployment of nuclear power generation in the Australian context is currently not a viable investment of taxpayer...

This report examines the post-farm gate manufacturing side of food production and the opportunities for expanding innovation and adding value. It presents 23 recommendations to support the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.

This report highlights key matters raised at the public hearings conducted with Australia’s four major banks. It examines how the major banks are balancing the interests of a diverse set of stakeholders, including borrowers, depositors, shareholders and the wider community. The report finds deep concern about culture and conduct within the banking sector.

An investigation into capability, planning and management shortfalls in Commonwealth entities entering into external information technology (IT) contracts. The report finds such shortfalls lead to poor results as well as poor value for money for the taxpayer, and makes three recommendations to improve and build capacity for future IT procurement.

The report examines barriers to safety and fairness for victim-survivors in the state and territory family violence order system and the federal family law system, the important intersections between jurisdictions, and the accessibility of services and supports that victim-survivors need to navigate both systems safely and fairly. The report provides 11 recommendations.