A review into the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) decision making in relation to the general interest charges on tax debts. It found the ATO’s inconsistent decision-making, vague guidance and poor communication were leading to confusion and unfair outcomes for taxpayers seeking a remittance of the interest charges accumulating on tax debts. It made four recommendations.

An evaluation of the Economic Pathways to Refugee Integration (EPRI) program, an Australian place-based initiative supporting refugees and humanitarian entrants with significant barriers to employment. The report outlines how the program is designed to assist individuals with low English proficiency, limited formal skills or complex settlement challenges through flexible, tailored pathways into economic participation.

This paper proposes a targeted income tax cut for low-income workers by increasing the Low Income Tax Offset (LITO). The LITO is an automatic tax refund that low-income earners receive when they lodge their tax return. The paper reveals key beneficiaries would be young people and those in regional areas, with National Party electorates benefiting...

A biennial survey that maps and tracks the state of inclusion in the Australian workforce. The index tracks progress, or the lack thereof, over time, and explores how inclusive workplaces are for a diversity of workers. It also highlights how workplace inclusion and exclusion impact both employees and business performance.

Recruitment practices in Australia continue to evolve as employers draw on a wide range of methods to find staff. Evidence from the Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey shows that no single method works for all employers. This report examines the different methods and combinations used by employers, and identifies which methods were considered successful.