Best practice
Report
Independence of the Australasian Auditors General report 2025
A revision and update of a survey of the independence of Auditors-General in Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. It provides analysis of legislation and jurisdictional context. The report provides examples of better practice, including express legislative provisions, which can serve as a guide for future advocacy and legislative amendments.
Report
Housing solutions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people exiting care in NSW
Aboriginal young people leaving care in New South Wales face serious and enduring challenges as they transition into adulthood. This report examines the current housing landscape for Aboriginal young people exiting care, extended care arrangements and available financial entitlements across Australia, while identifying best practice initiatives within Australia and internationally.
Evaluation
Getting the best outcomes for injured and ill workers
The final report of the independent review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, the legislative framework that underpins the Commonwealth workers’ compensation scheme. The review made 124 recommendations, focussing on: best practice in workers’ compensation; workers’ experience of the scheme; scheme coverage and entitlements; governance and administration; and reducing disputes.
Guide
Understanding why some Autistic children use potentially harmful behaviours
This guide summarises evidence on potentially harmful behaviours (PHB) in Autistic children, showing how PHB may communicate unmet needs linked to neurodevelopmental differences. The guide is for practitioners working with children and young people, parents and families and has been developed specifically for practitioners who have less than 5 years of experience in the child...
Report
Sustainable Development Goals: local – regional – global
A research and policy compendium of Australian and international case studies of good practice in addressing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Case studies on all 17 SDGs are covered. The report provides empirical analysis and policy ideas for politicians and policymakers at the local, state and/or national government level plus wider publics.