An inquiry and report into the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2) which would establish an independent statutory authority, the Whistleblower Protection Authority, and provide for the appointment of the Whistleblower Protection Commissioner. The committee recommends that the Senate does not pass the Bill.

The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General supports the Governor-General to fulfil their constitutional, ceremonial, community and Commander-in-Chief responsibilities. The focus of this review was to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within the Office. It provides 22 recommendations to improve performance.

This report analyses the first year of client data from the Human Rights Law Centre's Whistleblower project in Australia. It finds women who blow the whistle are vital to exposing wrongdoing but are paying a heavy price. The report makes four recommendations to better protect women whistleblowers, including establishing a Whistleblower Protection Authority.

This paper seeks to explore the nature and structure of accountability that will serve the rights, interests and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, both within the child protection system, and more broadly. It presents two complementary accountability mechanisms for the New South Wales Government to address current shortcomings.

With mandatory climate reporting underway in Australia, this guide supports boards and investors in navigating the complexities of climate transition planning. It reflects insights from directors and investors and provides an overview of directors’ legal obligations. The guide aims to support company boards in overseeing the development and implementation of transition plans, including articulating investors’...