It is recognised that a combination of legislative, regulatory, cultural, remedial and inter-governmental steps are required to combat modern slavery. Australia's Modern Slavery Act 2018 requires a review to be conducted three years after it commenced (on 1 January 2019). This report outlines the findings from the review.

The Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum was tasked by both the House of Representatives and the Senate to review and report on the legislative provisions that, if passed, will be considered at referendum for incorporation into the Constitution. This report sets out the Committee’s review of the evidence...

This report outlines the findings from the first comprehensive review of the Australian Research Council (ARC) since it was established in 2001 as an independent statutory agency.

This paper explores some of the compelling reasons for guaranteeing freedom of thought, conscience and religion, alongside the companion freedoms that support it, within a broad scheme of rights for everyone. It assesses Australia’s track record in meeting its obligations to guarantee that freedom and concludes that Australia trails behind much of the rest of...

This Briefing e-Book provides an overview of key issues, organised by portfolio, from the 59th Parliament of VIctoria. This publication includes links to legislation, reports, committee inquiries, Library publications and relevant data.