Access to information
Briefing paper
What's next for misinformation regulation?
Strengthening society’s resilience to the dissemination of harmful misinformation is a key strategy in strengthening democracy’s resilience. While the Federal Government has proposed various legislative approaches, few actions have progressed and Australians remain highly concerned about the prevalence of online misinformation. This paper outlines the issue, recent government approaches and possible actions.
Guide
Energy efficiency policy toolkit 2025
The toolkit offers a framework to support governments in designing and implementing effective energy efficiency measures by combining policies across three core pillars: regulation, information and incentives. It incorporates a wide range of case studies and provides 10 strategic principles to help guide policymakers to enhance and expand their energy efficiency policies and programs.
Report
Proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence
A report from an inquiry into proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence in New South Wales. It presents three findings and provides 22 recommendations. The recommendations cover a variety of matters ranging from civics education, voting information, technology-assisted voting and electoral funding laws.
Report
Review of payment difficulty protections in the National Energy Customer Framework
The findings of a review that considered whether there is a case to strengthen protections for customers experiencing payment difficulty with energy bills. It concludes that the current protections are not fit for purpose. It identifies 13 opportunities to improve the framework, including to reduce the burden of debt in the energy system.
Journal article
Dismantling barriers to research and clinical care for individuals with a vision impairment
This paper shares learnings from research and co-design activities undertaken to identify research priorities for people with a vision impairment. It outlines practical strategies for researchers and clinicians to undertake accessible research and better facilitate information access for individuals with a vision impairment.