Australians start gambling in large numbers well before they are old enough to legally gamble. This paper reveals that Australian teenagers are more likely to gamble than to play any of the most popular sports in their age group. The paper shows the need for stronger regulations to reduce the harm caused by gambling.

This report identifies the locations around Australia in which the greatest number of vulnerable people will be affected by extreme heat. Targeting these areas for support will ensure the greatest number of vulnerable people are helped during periods of extreme heat.

This report compares Australia’s superannuation scheme and Age Pension program with the pension systems of Sweden and Norway to show that the mostly public systems of these Nordic Countries are more effective at ensuring income security for retirees. Compared to both Sweden and Norway, Australia has a significantly higher poverty rate among people in retirement.

As Australia’s cities continue to grow, policies that incentivise more people to walk, cycle, and ride electric devices could help reduce congestion. However, less than 1% of federal road funding is spent on active transportation. This paper argues that unless funding is increased, Australia will continue to lack the infrastructure needed to reduce car dependency.

Howard-era reforms to higher education have led to a lack of transparency and democratic accountability within the councils that govern Australia’s public universities. These issues are epitomised in the proposed merger of the University of Adelaide with the University of South Australia, a case which shows why reform is needed, argue the authors of this...