This report draws on the voices of workers to explore how age shapes their experiences of both inclusion and exclusion at work. The research examines how age-based assumptions influence workplace experiences across all life stages. It finds age-based discrimination is widespread but under-reported. The report outlines practical actions employers can take to build age-inclusive workplaces.

This latest edition provides insights into Australia’s labour market, including occupations, industries, skills needs, employment opportunities and education pathways. It is designed to support informed career, training and workforce decisions. The report includes analysis providing an overview of Australia’s diverse labour markets, with detail provided for each state and territory.

This research note examines how the global Iran energy crisis has impacted on the Australian economy, and how its effects are likely to play out across the remainder of 2026. Utilising the most up-to-date economic indicators, it tracks crisis effects across energy prices, inflation, business activity, household spending and the labour market.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a part of the Australian Public Service. IP Australia has been an early adopter of artificial intelligence. This audit assessed whether IP Australia’s use of artificial intelligence in the patent rights process is effective. It finds IP Australia’s use of AI in the patent rights process was largely effective.

The survey explores people’s perceptions of different public institutions in their country and the degree to which they trust their government. It showcases evidence on people’s experiences with and expectations of government reliability, responsiveness, fairness, integrity and openness. This country note finds that Australia recorded an increase in trust in the federal government between 2021...