This report on the behaviour and compliance of gas pipeline service providers arises from new monitoring and reporting powers introduced to address under-regulation concerns. It finds issues such as limited transparency and variable experiences for pipeline users, but only a few cases of non-compliance.

Victoria’s 30-year draft infrastructure strategy 2025–2055 strategy provides a practical roadmap of policies, reforms and projects that will bring long-term benefits. The strategy makes 43 draft recommendations and provides 7 future options to the Victorian Government on the state’s infrastructure priorities including housing, energy, transport, health, social infrastructure and the environment.

As part of a series looking at what needs to be done to strengthen Australia’s defence, this paper notes the vulnerabilities of Australia's military that will affect its ability to sustain operations during a conflict involving major powers in the region. It makes six recommendations.

This action plan addresses the evolving needs of northern Australians and reaffirms the government’s commitment to the region. The plan identifies six priority areas and focuses on activating the northern economy, fostering sustainable growth, and improving the livelihoods of communities in the north.

An examination of current and emerging risks faced by Australia’s critical infrastructure, including cyberattacks, supply chain disruptions and natural hazards. The review concludes that a cross-sectoral approach is needed to manage emerging risks, which will require legislative reforms, enhanced guidance to providers of critical infrastructure, and greater awareness of the ways these sectors impact national...