This evaluation provides a significant body of current evidence addressing the effectiveness of the Basin Plan’s implementation, the observed outcomes of activities and processes, and the Plan’s overall impact and contribution to observed changes.

This After Action Review evaluated Australia's new Australian Warning System (AWS) following severe Queensland weather events including Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Using 307 stakeholder observations, five improvements were identified and recommendations emphasised clear roles, consistent messaging, and public education to improve emergency response effectiveness.

This evaluation assessed a $10.4 million pilot co-locating 22 child protection and policing officials at family law courts to improve information sharing for child and family safety. Using mixed methods including stakeholder interviews, workshops, and surveys, it found successful implementation across 15 registries with improved information sharing, quality and timeliness, though clarity challenges remained. Nine...

Connected Beginnings (CB) integrates early childhood, health and family support services with schools in disadvantaged Indigenous communities to prepare children for school. The process evaluation found CB effectively supports service integration through community-driven approaches, wider service connections and dual Department funding.

This report presents the final findings of the evaluation into the trial of a Cashless Debit Card (CDC) for income support payments in two remote communities. It finds that the trial was effective in reducing alcohol consumption and gambling, and had positive spill-over effects.