This report looks at excess mortality rates in Australia since 2020. The report finds that after dropping in 2020 due to strict lockdown measures, excess mortality spiked from 2021 onwards as a direct result of COVID-19. The committee has made five recommendations towards improving reporting, communication and compensation during public health crises.

This inquiry was established to examine the current situation in New South Wales regarding e-cigarette use ('vaping'), its prevalence among children and young people, and the impact of programs and services aimed at preventing uptake. The inquiry looked at the effectiveness of New South Wales' current regulatory framework and explore ways to address challenges in...

This research examines the impact of COVID-19 on New Zealanders’ attitudes and behaviours towards public health measures. This knowledge can be used to better prepare decision makers for future pandemics and other major health threats.

In order to alleviate the burden of disease caused by diabetes in Australia, this report asserts that the primary aim must be prevention, and it is very important that every strategy possible is used as part of a comprehensive preventative response, requiring an all-of-government approach.

This paper summarises a virtual policy forum with Commonwealth government policymakers and disability representative organisations. It outlines opportunities for disability reforms in three categories: whole-of-government, health system, and cross-sectoral disability and health systems.