Australia’s integrity agencies can only hold power to account when they are independent in practice, not just in law. This paper argues that integrity agency independence depends on three institutional levers: secure funding, merit-based appointments and robust oversight. It outlines reforms to strengthen these levers and better secure the independence of Australia’s core integrity agencies.

The report provides an overview of Victoria’s integrity system and the performance of its integrity agencies in 2022/23. It provides 14 recommendations for improvements. It finds that the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission's performance in its response to allegations of family violence made against police officers is concerning.

This report addresses the prevalence, nature, and experiences of antisemitism at universities, finding current frameworks for prevention and response leave students and staff unsafe. The report recommends urgent regulatory change to better address and prevent antisemitism on campuses, while noting the need to balance protection with academic freedom and freedom of speech.

This paper outlines a vision for a pro-employment, small-business friendly, simplified and responsive workplace relations system. It proposes review and reform of the Fair Work Act, which the authors argue is increasingly unfit for purpose and puts undue burden on small business operators.

Many Australians have lost trust in the telecommunications industry’s ability to resolve issues. Too few raise complaints and even fewer use free, independent dispute resolution services. This paper investigates who experiences challenges with telco services in Australia and what the complaint experience is like for them.