This audit assessed the effectiveness of the governance arrangements for the implementation of the 2020 National Agreement on Closing the Gap in New South Wales (NSW). It finds that the governance arrangements are not operating effectively. The report makes four recommendations aimed at improving the governance of the National Agreement in NSW.

This report finds that the present design of Victoria’s upper house, the Legislative Council, reinforces urban domination of Victorian politics while also failing to act as an effective mechanism for scrutiny of government. It provides three recommendations to address the present accountability, democratic and regional representation deficits.

In March 2025, the High Court of Australia handed down its decision in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu. The case has significant implications for constitutional and native title law. This paper provides an overview of the case and presents its implications. It finds the decision will likely result in additional claims for native title compensation.

A summary of the status of the national Better and Fairer Schools Agreement. This paper presents what's on the table, the status of the bilateral agreements between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments, and where to from here. It finds that until agreements are finalised, full details about the funding increase will remain unknown.

A final report of a holistic review into the funding of health services in New South Wales (NSW) examines its governance structure, how funds are delivered and strategies to address escalating costs. It finds that the NSW health system is a good one, however it has its failings. It provides 41 recommendations across 12 priority...