Briefing paper
Briefing paper
Dietary approaches to support mental health
Highlighting the relationship between mental health conditions and diet, this brief offers four policy recommendations to increase awareness and accessibility of dietary support for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions.
Briefing paper
Migration Amendment Bill 2024: bill digest
The Bill amends the Migration Act 1958 to introduce new measures for removing certain non-citizens from Australia. The Bill aims to respond to recent High Court decisions which found certain immigration detention practices to be unconstitutional. This digest outlines the Bill’s background and key provisions alongside potential legal and human rights concerns.
Briefing paper
Federal crime threat picture 2024
This high-level snapshot looks at trends in criminal and security threats in Australia. It highlights the increasingly complex and interconnected nature of threats shaped by rapid technological advancement, geopolitical instability, and climate change, and outlines the strategic priorities for addressing these challenges.
Briefing paper
Routine online activities and vulnerability to dating app facilitated sexual violence
This study examines factors associated with dating app facilitated sexual violence finding that online dating platforms facilitate a high prevalence of sexual harassment, aggression and violence. It recommends dating platforms implement robust safety features and reporting mechanisms to mitigate the risks. The study also emphasises the need for broader societal approaches addressing the root causes...
Briefing paper
Queensland by the numbers
This paper analyses the social and economic challenges facing Queenslanders, across four key metrics of government finances, economy, public services, and law and order. The note establishes that on these metrics Queensland has been declining over the past decade, and will continue to decline without corrective action by the state government.