In 2032 Queensland will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane and beyond. The 2032 Delivery plan is an infrastructure plan designed to benefit the greatest number of Queenslanders as possible while delivering a successful Games. It identifies the infrastructure and venues required for the Games and provides a 20-year plan for Queensland tourism.

Evidence shows that services delivered by Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) have a 50% greater impact than if those same interventions were delivered through mainstream health services. This research report finds ACCOs could do much more if their infrastructure worked and recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe...

Western Australia (WA) is experiencing an ongoing housing crisis. To address this crisis, the WA Government committed $24.4 million to develop and implement the WA Rent Relief Program. This impact evaluation of the program assesses the program’s effectiveness in addressing immediate client needs and identifies long-term improvements in housing stability and financial wellbeing outcomes.

Despite the significant opportunities attributed to residential electrification, many Australians face barriers to electrifying their homes. This report sets out the opportunities and barriers for consumers, discusses the impacts of appliance standards and building design issues, and looks at the impacts of electrification on the energy grid. It provides four recommendations.

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.