The purpose of this discussion paper is to explore ways the Australian Government can develop the social impact investing market. This discussion paper proposes that the Australian Government could primarily support social impact investing by creating an enabling environment for private sector-led social impact investing and by funding (or co-funding with State and Territory Governments)...

Audit objective and criteria The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ implementation of the new biosecurity legislative framework. To form a conclusion against this objective, the ANAO adopted the following high-level criteria: Was a robust governance and project management framework in place to support...

This audit assessed whether the Department of Immigration and Border Protection adopted sound contract management practices for the delivery of garrison support and welfare services for offshore processing centres in Nauru and Manus Island. Audit objective, scope and criteria The objective of the audit was to assess whether DIBP had appropriately established and managed the...

Introduction From 1901 to the end of the 44th Parliament in May 2016, 329 different members and two senators have been disorderly enough during proceedings of the House of Representatives as to result in disciplinary action by the Speaker. This study outlines the bases of the House’s authority to deal with disorderly behaviour, and the...

As the battle for Mosul unfolds in Iraq, Australian policymakers must carefully consider Australia’s long-term objectives in the Middle East. One critical question needs to be answered because it’s central to the process of making strategy. What is the Australian policy objective: to what end are our forces there? Once that question is answered, we...