This research quantifies the cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory and red tape burden on the productivity and profitability of Australian vegetable growers. The report identifies numerous opportunities to substantially reduce compliance costs. Major challenges mainly relate to duplication of effort and other process inefficiencies. It makes 34 recommendations for change.

This report aims to help businesses understand, predict and respond to the complex changes in the labour market unfolding in Australia over 2025–26. It outlines the economic context, labour market dynamics and impacts for employers. The report finds that the labour market has not adjusted in line with the broader economy.

This report provides an annual analysis of the Australian registered charities sector. It focuses on key indicators including revenue, expenses, donations, volunteers and employees. The holistic data set confirms the importance of the sector to the Australian economy; the sector continues to grow year on year.

A scorecard assessing the effectiveness of government commitments to the charity sector. It captures insights into the sector’s confidence, government policy successes and areas requiring improvement. It reveals significant failures, providing an adverse assessment on the federal government’s failure to ease the burden on organisations that are delivering urgent cost of living help.

The Australian small businesses community is under pressure from rising costs, putting its significant contribution to the economy at risk. This report brings together research from various sources to examine the challenges and pressures facing the sector, providing detailed insights and proposed interventions across key areas including energy, workforce and cyber security.