From power grids and water systems to transportation networks and digital communications, critical infrastructure forms the backbone of society and economy. This explainer explores what makes infrastructure 'critical', threats and why safeguarding it has become a top priority for governments, businesses and communities. The guide identifies critical infrastructure sectors in Australia.

This policy brief examines how systemic racism in Australian hospitals continues to affect the experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, and outlines the evidence needed to drive reform. It highlights the need for a nationally coordinated approach led by Indigenous voices and backed by clear policy direction, consistent standards and comprehensive...

This article describes the findings from 15 interviews on the lived experience of hospital discharge and returning to the community for people with acquired disability and complex needs in the Australian context. It identifies opportunities to co-design solutions that improve the experience of leaving hospital for this group.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare with a promise to improve clinical decision-making, patient outcomes and hospital systems’ efficiency. Yet, challenges related to patient safety and model bias, validation and integration into existing systems remain. This brief offers specific actions that will contribute to a national strategy to develop an AI ecosystem suited to Australia’s...

This study assessed the impact of different COVID‐19 vaccination strategies on infections and hospitalisations in the context of non‐seasonal epidemic waves. It concludes that annual COVID‐19 vaccination campaigns at the same time as those for influenza could reduce the number of COVID‐19‐related hospitalisations.