This performance audit report examines the Australian Passport Office's compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, finding procurement was not sufficiently open, accountable or transparent and fell short of ethical standards. The report makes seven recommendations to improve processes and strengthen oversight.

The report investigates a complaint alleging Australia Post is not complying with its obligations under competitive neutrality policy and is benefiting from competitive advantages simply as a result of its government ownership.

Exponentially growing AI model training costs create a market entry barrier for AI start-ups, forcing them to cooperate with big tech firms to get access to computing infrastructure and end users. This Policy Brief examines competition-reducing market-entry barriers in each segment in the AI value chain.

The consultation focused on five key areas of consumer information transparency, with the aim of improving the quality and accessibility of information available for consumers to make informed choices about the products they purchase.

This paper raises concerns about the observed increase in market concentration in Australia over the past twenty years that is not benign and has potential competitive consequences.