A report on Australia’s standard of living has found that low real wages, underfunded public services and soaring prices have left many families experiencing hardship and hopelessness. The report documents the origins of the current crisis in living standards and presents a multidimensional progressive policy agenda for the Australian Government.

Australia's care system is coming under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality services at a sustainable cost. This interim report presents draft recommendations focused on three key policy reform areas: quality and safety regulation, collaborative commissioning to increase integration in care, and a national framework to support government investment in prevention.

The upcoming Australian Government's Economic Reform Roundtable is a significant opportunity to address the barriers holding back the building and construction industry, and with it, Australia’s housing supply. The industry is constrained by outdated systems, inconsistent regulation and severe skill shortages. This paper outlines the reforms the industry believes are essential.

A world where economies are measured by the extent to which they generate positive social and environmental outcomes is being shaped around the globe by the social economy. This first comprehensive research into Australia’s social economy explores key areas including funding, partnerships, impact measurement, legal and policy frameworks, and digital technologies.

This discussion paper outlines the principles, priority areas and whole-of-system considerations to shape the scope of Feeding Australia: National Food Security Strategy. Key priorities outlined in the paper include resilient supply chains, productivity, innovation and economic growth and competition. While Australia has a world class food system, it cannot afford to be complacent.