This report analyses the performance of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria between 2012 to 2024 as part of a series that examines the reliability and performance of coal-fired power stations across the National Electricity Market (NEM). It provides five recommendations, including a commitment to the on-time closure of Yallourn in 2028.

The findings of a review that considered whether there is a case to strengthen protections for customers experiencing payment difficulty with energy bills. It concludes that the current protections are not fit for purpose. It identifies 13 opportunities to improve the framework, including to reduce the burden of debt in the energy system.

This paper systematically reviews ex-post empirical studies assessing the effects of climate change mitigation policies on emissions. The findings suggest that most policies effectively reduce emissions, with a median effect of about -5% per year, though with substantial variation across studies.

Domestic building insurance (DBI) compensates homeowners for losses relating to incomplete or defective domestic building work. This review was established to examine how well DBI is being managed to protect homeowners. The review concludes the way DBI arrangements are managed has improved, but there are still gaps.

This outlook reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world, assessing trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and charging infrastructure. It considers recent policy developments and industry strategies shaping the outlook in different markets. The report is accompanied by an online tool allowing users to explore policy measures worldwide.