The rental crisis is now of national scale and of national importance. While state governments have most oversight of rental markets, there are practical ways the Commonwealth can assist in making renting easier and fairer for all Australians. This report explores five proposals to take pressure off renters.

In 2020, the Parliament of Victoria passed 33ZDA of the Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic), empowering the Supreme Court of Victoria to make ‘group costs orders’ (GCOs). This paper seeks to assess the operation of Victoria’s GCO regime, and determine its appropriateness for the rest of the Commonwealth.

New South Wales (NSW) housing crisis is the most pressing public policy challenge facing the state. This report argues that a well-funded social housing system in NSW is crucial for addressing the housing crisis, promoting economic resilience and fostering inclusive communities.

Tasmanians are suffering from the lowest per capita spending on public transport in the country. Ahead of the state's 2024 election, this report describes this story of neglect, and charts a course forward for Tasmania's public transport system.

This open access book provides political, legal and public interest justifications for truth in election advertising legislation and examines the history and state of play of legal experiments with such legislation in Australia.