As trust in institutions declines, digital lives are accelerating division, amplifying misinformation and making it harder for citizens to find common ground. This paper argues that tackling these challenges requires rebuilding the information supply chain that underpins democracy. It sets out a program for the British government to build a more resilient information ecosystem.

This submission addresses draft Australian legislation establishing a News Bargaining Incentive, prepared by University of Canberra and RMIT researchers. Drawing on extensive regional interviews, national surveys, and stakeholder engagement, it proposes five recommendations: include AI platforms, strengthen incentives for smaller publishers, raise agreement thresholds, require multi-year deals, and enhance transparency to support public interest journalism.

Lobbying is a legitimate act of democratic participation which can support informed and inclusive decision making. However, lobbying may lead to specific interests being favoured over the public interest. This brief outlines proposed international standards for lobbying regulation, investigates how Australia’s current federal scheme compares, canvasses developments across other jurisdictions and highlights avenues of reform.

This report is about the challenges facing public interest journalism in Australia and policy responses to its structural decline. It synthesises a roundtable of industry, government and academic participants, identifying priorities including platform regulation, sustainable funding and professional standards. Participants agreed addressing market failure requires evidence‑based policy focused on transparency, long‑term viability and media literacy.

This guide supports decision makers in the Commonwealth public sector to make decisions that serve the public interest and maintain public trust. It provides practical advice to assist decision makers when faced with ethical dilemmas, to reduce the risk of decision-making being corrupted.