This research quantifies the cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory and red tape burden on the productivity and profitability of Australian vegetable growers. The report identifies numerous opportunities to substantially reduce compliance costs. Major challenges mainly relate to duplication of effort and other process inefficiencies. It makes 34 recommendations for change.

This report presents survey responses in relation to the online sale, delivery and advertising of alcohol in Australia and support for online advertising policy measures. It finds that online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm – especially people most at risk – while current laws fail to keep pace with the...

This report – in response to the Australian Productivity Commission’s inquiry Building a skilled and adaptable workforce – finds that while time pressures on teachers need solutions, the Commission's recommendations risk narrowing teachers’ roles to delivering pre-packaged lessons. Teachers overwhelmingly identify administration, compliance and lack of support staff as the biggest barriers to effective teaching.

This policy brief summarises key findings on gender gaps in paid and unpaid work, from the OECD report Gender equality in a changing world, identifying relevant social, economic and institutional factors preventing gender equality. It closes with relevant policy options to reduce gender gaps in paid and unpaid work.

The Victorian Government’s strategy to guide engagement with China over the next five years. It identifies sectors and regions of opportunity to ensure engagement with China continues to deliver outcomes for the State, working in close partnership with industry, community and all levels of government. The strategy sets out a vision, values, strategic objectives and...