A final report from an inquiry into the extent, regulation and management of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Australia. The report presents the evidence received, and the committee views and recommendations. It provides 47 recommendations. Much of the evidence highlighted the difficulties in establishing a conclusive causal link between PFAS exposure and adverse health...

The paper establishes the case for a national pursuit of competition and dynamism in Australia. It presents evidence of a trend toward declining dynamism and competition, and discusses its potential impacts. It offers case studies and examples of where increased competition have emerged and how it has benefited consumers, citing examples of further work to...

Twenty young and emerging leaders from Papua New Guinea and Australia gathered in Port Moresby from 26–30 May for the 2025 Australia–Papua New Guinea Network Emerging Leaders Dialogue. This report outlines the outcomes of the Dialogue, providing five key recommendations of the emerging leaders.

This study examines the experiences of 331 Australian individuals and small to medium enterprise owners who were victims of ransomware. It used survey data to understand how they were targeted and the vulnerabilities that were exploited. The results highlight both the human element in victimisation and the need for technological solutions to protect business owners.

Public hospital spending in Australia is high and rising fast. This report shows that spending on Australian public hospitals increased by $3 billion every year on average over the past decade. Yet hospitals are still under strain. The report provides recommendations for the next National Health Reform Agreement and for state and territory governments.