This paper provides an update on the state of economic inequality in Australia, reviewing the period of the COVID-19 induced recession and recovery. It also deep dives into economic inequality for three cohorts - women, older people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This report is based on findings from qualitative interviews and is the first of the four reports to be published. It focuses on the drivers behind people’s public health actions and attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, and how they have changed over time.

This report draws on three years of data from the Australian Youth Barometer to highlight the experiences of young people in New South Wales and Victoria. It covers issues of young people's mental health, relationships, finances, housing, work and education.

This study involved interviews with a sample of individuals who protested in opposition to public health measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research provides important context to the reasons for protest action and the spectrum of grievances and beliefs that motivated anti-authority protest during the pandemic.

The primary recommendation from this inquiry is for the Australian government to establish a Royal Commission to examine the Australian response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequential impacts on the Australian community.