This paper argues Australia needs to update our regulatory approach and change our inefficient company tax system, to a system that better encourages investment and productivity growth. This final inquiry report presents recommendations focused on two key policy reform areas: corporate tax reform to spur business investment and regulating to promote business dynamism.

Data and digital technologies are the modern engines of economic growth. Australia needs to harness the consumer and productivity benefits of data and digital technology while managing and mitigating any downside risks. There is a role for government in setting the rules of the game to foster innovation and ensure that Australians reap the benefits...

Reducing emissions from greenhouse gases is an important national priority. Minimising the cost of meeting Australia’s emissions targets will free resources for other uses. And speeding up approvals for new energy infrastructure will support decarbonisation across the economy. This final inquiry report presents recommendations focused on three key policy reform areas.

This artificial intelligence (AI) snapshot shows recent trends and developments in generative AI. It found that the expansion of AI-enabled products and services offers opportunities for consumers and businesses, yet it also carries the risk of introducing new challenges and amplifying existing consumer problems.

This report provides a summary of the outcomes and satisfaction of students who undertook nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered by registered training organisations in Australia during 2025.