This paper was prepared in response to a request made by the Royal Commission.The issue of natural disaster insurance has been examined extensively in a series of inquiries in recent years. The matters that have been subject to scrutiny fall into two broad (and somewhat overlapping) categories: availability and affordability of natural disaster insurance, and...

In a time of endless globalised information flows, Australia must defend its democratic political discussion.

It is important to recognise that adolescent girls’ experience of the peace and security agenda is different from that of younger children, boys, men and even adult women. Adolescent girls can be powerful agents of social change. They have the desire and the capacity to transform the world and are looking for opportunities to do...

This paper provides a broad overview of the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry in Australia, including finance for the industry.

This paper discusses access to, and use of, financial services by those in regional and remote areas and challenges people may face when accessing financial services.