Women and gender minority people often face disproportionate barriers to housing security across all life stages. This report outlines the findings and recommendations from a cross-sectoral consultation process. It presents a practical roadmap for embedding a gender lens in housing investment, policy and program decisions across Australia.

The results of the 2025 survey show Australians continue to expect a tax system that is fair, progressive, and capable of addressing inequality, while also funding high‑quality public services that support everyday life. Support for tax reform remains, but it is expressed with greater caution and conditionality than in previous years.

Capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing were two of the top three priorities for tax reform in Australia identified by participants at a community tax summit. This paper argues for a reduction to the CGT discount from 50% to 25% and limiting negative gearing deductions to investment income only.

This report examines representation in Australia’s 48th Federal Parliament and analyses gender, Indigeneity, cultural background, education, age and employment. It provides a statistical snapshot of members at the opening of the 48th Parliament, outlines pathways into politics, and highlights where parliamentary composition reflects or diverges from broader society.

Approaches to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) have turned from discussions around safety, ethics and human rights, into ones around productivity, efficiency and worker outputs. This report is a literature review around current AI productivity claims. It is intended to provide key insights and evidence-based counterpoints to current claims around AI productivity.