The Liberal-National Coalition is meeting to discuss its climate change policy, with abandoning Australia’s foundational climate change target – net zero climate pollution by 2050 – reportedly on the cards. This briefing investigates the consequences for Australia and the world were Australia to take this course of action.

Six months after its 2025 re-election, the Australian Government faces serious integrity challenges. This report card assesses the Government’s actions – and inaction – across key democratic safeguards: transparency, merit-based appointments, limits on undue influence, strengthening the public service and support for the institutions that hold power to account. The paper urges the Government to...

This policy briefing presents evidence from research in support of three key amendments proposed to Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act. It also identifies an omission in the proposed law changes, which should be addressed. The policy briefing draws on three key studies.

This Bill brief provides an overview of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025 in Victoria, including the background to its introduction, the proposed amendments and responses to the Bill. It concludes with a comparison of relevant legislation across Australia. If passed, the Bill will make several changes to the voluntary assisted dying program.

The Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025 (the Bill) amends the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) to make entitlements to parental leave in cases of stillbirth or the death of a child more consistent. This paper sets out the purpose of the Bill, its background, the policy position of non-government parties/independents, and key...