This report details findings from Australian consumer complaints regarding digital platforms in the period January 2023 to August 2025. The report highlights case studies showing the similarity in consumer harms with telecommunication companies. It finds digital platform complaints are growing and concludes that establishing a Communications Ombudsman would increase trust in the digital economy.

This report combines Commonwealth, state and territory budget data to examine the fiscal outlook across all levels of Australian government. Compared to the 2024-25 outlook, all the main budget aggregates have worsened as a share of gross domestic product at the national level. This reflects a deterioration in these aggregates across most jurisdictions.

The report provides an update on competition and consumer issues in the Australian private health insurance industry between July 2024 and June 2025. It focuses on continued insurer actions taken to return profits to policyholders which were gained from fewer claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as enforcement action, competition exemptions, and exclusive dealing...

The Vocational Education and Training (VET) National Data Asset release and report provides statistical insights on domestic, non-school students that completed a nationally recognised VET qualification in the 2020–21 financial year. The analysis explores the economic, employment and further study outcomes of VET graduates. It highlights the positive economic and employment gains for VET graduates.

The report outlines how governments can lock in benefits for the communities hosting Australia's new industries and energy infrastructure. It outlines a framework for allocating public funding that incentivises and supports developers to deliver better community engagement, and ensures new net zero industries strengthen local and First Nations communities and workforces.