This report examines the key drivers that contribute to an injured worker developing a secondary psychological injury in Australia. Concerns have been raised about the impact of secondary psychological injury on worker recovery and return to work, claims costs and compensation scheme sustainability. Based on the findings, several policy and practice recommendations are proposed.

This report provides evidence of a broken link between skills proficiency and skills use, revealing that many highly skilled workers have limited opportunities to deploy their talents. It demonstrates why effective skills use matters for both economic performance and worker wellbeing. It calls for policy changes to bridge the gap between skills proficiency and skills...

This paper outlines how unlimited gas exports over the past decade have increased energy prices for Australians and raised little money for the public. The Australian Government’s response is a ‘gas reservation scheme’. The paper finds that the proposal in December’s Gas market review report (GMR) report looks unlikely to fix gas policy.

This recorded webinar focuses on how research and data-driven evidence can be practically applied to improve employment services and life outcomes for people with disability. The presenters highlight common barriers and offers practical strategies to overcome them. Overall, the message is that embedding evidence‑based practice improves real‑world outcomes.

Rising regulatory burden is estimated to have added at least $5.5 billion in business-related compliance costs over the last five financial years. This report highlights the increasing complexity of Australia’s regulatory framework. It identifies regulatory reform as one of the most significant opportunities to unlock productivity gains and secure Australia’s future prosperity.