Australia has one of the world’s most privatised high school systems. This paper reveals that Australia is the most expensive place in the developed world for families to send a child to high school. It finds there is no evidence that the significant expense of privatised school education has boosted Australia’s education performance.

This statistical report provides a summary of data relating to Australia’s government-funded vocational education and training (VET) system, covering the period of 1 January to 30 September 2025. There were 1,027,380 students undertaking government-funded training in Australia in this period. Student numbers in all states and territories decreased except South Australia.

The report investigates the rising violence in Australian schools and its profound impact on the emotional labour of public school principals. It calls for a whole-of-government response that recognises emotional labour as central to educational leadership and prioritises the safety, wellbeing and sustainability of Australia’s public school principals. Recommendations are provided at macro and micro...

This community guide explains Customised Employment in Australia, outlining its purpose, key steps and the conditions needed for quality practice. It shows how employment can be created around a person’s strengths through thoughtful, person‑centred discovery and job design. By promoting informed choice and higher expectations, the guide reinforces that well‑matched work helps people, businesses and...

Australia’s social housing stock is at record lows, coinciding with worsening social housing need and persistent homelessness. This briefing note recommends the Federal Government recalibrate its housing policies to prioritise people on the lowest incomes. It recommends to set and fund social housing targets, curb the Capital Gains Tax discount and negative gearing.