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Snapshot: the impact of Reconciliation Action Plans in 2025


An annual report that measures the impact that organisations with Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are having across Australia. The 2025 report shows the growing role of RAPs in driving change across workplaces, institutions and communities.
Report

Gender lens on the Budget 2026–27


This gender lens on the Budget is produced as an annual report on the implementation of government commitments to gender equality across the Australian federal Budget. It finds there are some positive steps in the 2026–27 Budget, but the environment in which it has landed is fraught. Recommendations are identified across portfolio areas.
Briefing paper

Time to tax trusts more fairly


With changes to the way trusts are taxed soon to be introduced to parliament, this research reveals that revenue equivalent to almost a quarter of GDP now flows through trusts. The report uses Treasury data which shows that trusts are overwhelmingly used by the wealthiest Australians.
Assessment

Capital gains tax and negative gearing


This Impact Analysis Equivalent considers reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements. It sets out the problem being addressed, the proposal, the assessment outcome and the regulatory burden. The Department of the Treasury estimates the changes would increase average regulatory costs by $88.4 million per year.
Report

Quick service restaurants food waste sector action plan

Li Ping Thong

The quick service restaurant sector includes fast-food and takeaway outlets that serve quickly prepared meals with minimal table service. Australia loses $36.6 billion to wasted food each year, eroding value across the supply chain through inefficiencies that can be reduced. This action plan was developed to help businesses mitigate back-of-house food waste.