This report examines the way in which housing tax concessions are undermining affordability in Australia, by subsidising the removal of homes from the long-term rental market altogether. The report estimates the cost in foregone revenue to the Federal Budget of negative gearing deductions claimed on short-stay investment properties. The report argues that this policy failure...

This policy brief provides policymakers with guidance on how to build, strengthen and support the primary prevention workforce – whose roles contribute to the primary prevention of violence against women – in Australia. It outlines the short and long-term benefits of investing in this workforce and identifies opportunities for Australian Commonwealth, state and territory governments.

The purpose of this action plan is to promote and prioritise disability inclusion within workplaces and the community and remove barriers for people with disability. The plan sets the foundations for inclusion, accessibility, strengthening disability leadership and improving outcomes for people and staff with disability.

The care economy is a significant part of ‘human services’ which make up most of the non-market sector in Australia. However, labour productivity in the non-market sector has been negative over the past decade. This paper poses that improving productivity, service standards and innovation in the care economy is a key part of improving Australians’...

A sustainable, high-quality National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) depends on the strength and stability of the providers who deliver its services. This census reveals that the disability sector continues to face entrenched and systemic workforce challenges that threaten service continuity, quality and long-term viability. The findings reinforce the urgent need for systemic reform.