This submission is a response to the next steps in supported employment consultation. It sets out starting principles and the premises that underpin the solutions and recommendations. It then details how these principles can be applied in practice to build an Australia where everyone has a chance to live a life of their own choosing.

The Albanese Government has promised to cut 20% of outstanding student debt. This paper assesses the potential short- and long-term impact of the policy by simulating what might have happened had such a cut been implemented in 2012 instead of 2025.

The roadmap provides an overarching national framework to empower stakeholders to work collaboratively to improve the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of the jobs and skills system across Regional Australia. It identifies cross-cutting themes, develops performance indicators and provides an overall assessment of the way forward with ten policy principles to inform and shape future policies.

The 2025-26 Tasmanian budget forecast a significant increase in the state’s debt. This is despite the fact that the state will generate increased revenues. The cost of the yet-to-be-built Macquarie Point Stadium has become a lightning rod for debate about the state government’s priorities. This paper outlines how the state could increase revenue.

The review was conducted into the 'small business employer' definition in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to determine if it remains fit for purpose and if not, to provide recommendations on how it could be improved. The review outlines key issues and stakeholder perspectives regarding the definition. Views diverged on whether the current definition...