This report outlines the findings and recommendations from a year of investigation by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics into the collective failure of insurers to meet their obligations after the 2022 floods. This report details 86 recommendations to improve claims management, improve the transparency of reporting, lower premiums for households and improve...

This research investigates what is needed to lift the quality of Australian housing to align with international standards so as to address problems associated with aged and ill-performing housing stock in both the owned and rented sectors. It concludes that a national strategy to improve residential building quality should be developed and include regulatory mechanisms.

This report presents clear and telling insights into the tensions that exist for the professions in delivering much needed quality residential apartments. The identified pathways to action will strengthen ethical and professional standards in the construction sector, increase accountability and build public trust.

This report reviews the original plans and permits for 1000 privately owned apartment buildings to ascertain why combustible cladding was used for external walls. The report reveals widespread misapplication of Victoria’s regulatory requirements for external wall cladding by the key professionals responsible for the design and permitting of buildings.

This research provides critical insights into what the sector designing and building new housing needs from their industry bodies and government to successfully implement accessibility standards. It is directly informed by professionals in the design and construction sector about what is required to make this happen.