This report is the output of a series of four workshops that discussed applying artificial intelligence (AI) for the public good across four thematic areas: administrative justice, place, public health and market failure. The aim was to find gaps in the research agenda informed by policy needs. The report presents the observations, ideas and research...

The outlook summarises the 2025–26 Budget and forward estimates for the general government sector, the public trading enterprise sector and the total Australian Capital Territory Government. It provides details of the projected Budget results, and background information including economic conditions and federal financial relations. An overview of initiatives and the infrastructure investment program are provided.

This paper examines sports participation in Victoria from 2023 to 24, detailing who is participating, how and in what ways. The paper explores community sport and active recreation’s connection to public health, and its contribution to social and economic wellbeing. It provides a snapshot of the sector and the challenges continuing to impact it.

Using longitudinal data from a large cohort of Australian adolescents, this study examines changes in depression, psychological distress and anxiety symptoms; associations between symptoms and social determinants; and interactions between social determinants and effects on symptoms. The study highlights the need to address adolescent mental health in public health policy, research and practice.

The strategy provides a framework to increase and sustain immunisation uptake in Australia over the next five years. It sets a vision for a healthier Australia through immunisation. It is supported by a mission to reduce the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases through high uptake of safe, effective and equitable immunisation across the lifespan.​