As research tells us more about the critical role of early development in creating outcomes through the life course, it becomes increasingly clear that poverty diminishes those life-long opportunities. This analysis reinforces our understanding of significant impacts living in poverty has on child development and wellbeing, and for how long these impacts endure over the...

This briefing note establishes a firm evidence base on the economic impact of trade with China on Western Australian households. It provides and overview of the relationship between China and WA and highlights the impact of WA– China trade on the welfare of households in the state through household income, labour market and cost of...

This report reveals that at current rates of dwelling completion, Western Australia will fall well short of the National Accord target of 25,000 new dwelling units per year. The report suggests recommendations to address workforce shortages, alongside more efficient use of existing housing stock, increasing the diversity of available housing options in WA, and the...

This report looks at improving employment outcomes for people with disability in Australia. The report reveals that there has been no improvement in employment rates for people with disability in Australia over the last two decades, despite extensive policy reforms and greatly increased funding for supports and service delivery.

This report looks at which types of companies are progressing gender equity outcomes most effectively, and which are falling being. In this way, the authors identify what policies and strategies work, and what distinguishes stagnation from success. For this 2023 report, the authors develop a new maturity framework that differentiates organisations based on their approach...