Policy analysis
Alternative labels
Policy advice
Position paper
Racism and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
This position paper reviews current policies focused on racism and health and examines how well these are addressing the unique and catastrophic impacts that racism has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's health. It calls for urgent action to support local, community-led responses and drive systemic reform to protect and promote their wellbeing.
Report
OECD economic surveys: Australia 2026
This snapshot offers an overview of Australia's economic situation, GDP and inflation projections, growth prospects and structural reform priorities. It highlights major economic trends and key policy recommendations for sustainable and inclusive growth. It includes a special feature on revitalising competition in the Australian economy.
Report
Australia’s multi‑provider social housing system: contest or growth?
This research examined Australia’s multi-provider social housing system and analysed changes over time to social housing delivery. It finds Australia lacks long-term, sustainable social housing growth models and the report offers policymakers options to reverse the decline.
Policy report
Design paper for Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
In 2025, the Australian Government committed to establishing a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (CMSR) to maximise the strategic value of Australia’s critical minerals. This paper sets out an industry-informed perspective on how to implement the Government’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.
Guide
Including gender: an APS guide to gender analysis and gender impact assessment
The guide provides information to assist Australian Public Service (APS) policymakers developing a Cabinet Submission or New Policy Proposal (NPP) in fulfilling gender analysis requirements set by the Australian Government.