This paper describes the large effects of planning restrictions on housing affordability. It then discusses various objections to this finding, and concludes with a discussion of policy options.

This policy brief discusses women’s participation in independent work, particularly in the gig economy, and unpacks issues that hinder women’s greater economic participation in this area. It also offers policy-makers different policy approaches to advance women’s economic empowerment and integration.

Machinery of government (MoG) changes occur when the government decides to change the way responsibilities are allocated and structured across departments and other public service agencies. This paper highlight aspects of MoG changes that relate to agencies’ administrative conduct, with a particular focus on maladministration risks agencies should watch out for.

In December 2023, Consumers International held its quadrennial congress, bringing together over 600 experts and advocates together online and in-person in Nairobi, Kenya. This briefing note reflects on some of the major issues that were discussed at the congress.

This issues paper outlines the latest data on the diagnosis of mental health and alcohol and other drug problems in Gippsland.