This research looks at Australian shared equity schemes, which are programs where governments or other organisations help people buy a home in exchange for part-ownership of the property. It compares the advantages, disadvantages and unintended consequences of different models, and creates an evidence-base to support the design of future government-led shared equity programs.

This paper contributes to the debate on fiscal rules by discussing their nature and purpose, reviewing the history of their use in Australia and internationally, and proposing a set of rules suitable to the fiscal challenges of the times. It finds economic management in Australia currently lacks the guardrails provided by quantified fiscal rules.

The report tracks national demand to build across more than $1 trillion of government and private investment in Australian public infrastructure against the market’s capacity to deliver on that demand in terms of workers and materials. It outlines progress made by governments over the last 12 months and provides recommended future opportunities for the next...

The risk-taking behaviours of children on adult-based platforms are largely unknown. This article presents findings on the online and offline behaviours of young people in Australia who, as children, used an adult-based platform. It found that children are exposed to risk both online and offline as a result of using these platforms.

The Measuring Digital Inclusion for First Nations Australians project gives a detailed national picture of digital inclusion and media use among First Nations Australians in comparison to other Australians. The research identifies key barriers to full digital participation while also highlighting the strengths, resilience and aspirations of First Nations communities.