BetStop is one of the Australian Government's key policy responses to mitigate online gambling harms. However, this study found awareness of the initiative, is low relative to the rise in online gambling participation and harm. The findings suggest targeted public awareness campaigns are needed to improve awareness of BetStop among specific population groups.

A series of fact-checks regarding claims made by the Australian Government in relation to parliamentary questions on the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025. The Government’s claims about the Robodebt Royal Commission, changes to the Cabinet confidentiality exemption, inundation by AI generated bots, and national security concerns around FOI are found to be false or...

The Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025 aims to reduce system inefficiencies, provide clarity of the law and address perceived abuse of processes in the existing freedom of information framework. This paper outlines the purpose and structure of the Bill, its background, the policy position of non-government parties and independents, and key issues and provisions.

This project seeks to improve disability data collection following the Disability Royal Commission’s call for consistency across surveys and services. Findings suggest that a strong conceptual framework and minimal question set can produce detailed, nationally consistent data. Further consultation, refinement and testing are needed for implementation.

This issue brief presents a set of challenges for information accessibility that champions the fundamental right to access information. Illustrating good practices at national and regional levels across five continents, including Australia, the brief equips policymakers with key inputs necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital age while ensuring equitable access to information.