This report shines a light on the realities of what it means to be a teenage boy in Australia today. It highlights both promising signs and critical challenges to address to support boys in leading fulfilling lives – free from violence and other harmful behaviours. It provides recommendations for immediate policy and practice reform, and...

Volunteers provide essential support for Australia’s emergency response system during bushfires, floods, cyclones and other disasters. This report looks at evidence on boosting volunteer engagement by improving the incentives, training and recognition available for volunteers. It explores the complexities of establishing a national volunteer body able to assist in the response to natural disasters.

This report presents evidence on the experiences of people with disability, their families and carers in rural, regional and remote Australia with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Based on these insights, the committee outlines findings and recommendations to improve the accessibility, effectiveness and quality of disability services and supports across these communities.

A series of fact-checks regarding claims made by the Australian Government in relation to parliamentary questions on the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025. The Government’s claims about the Robodebt Royal Commission, changes to the Cabinet confidentiality exemption, inundation by AI generated bots, and national security concerns around FOI are found to be false or...

The Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) measures digital inclusion across three core areas: access, affordability and digital ability. It highlights disparities among regions and social groups, including First Nations Australians, and identifies key barriers to inclusion. The latest report includes three detailed case studies and actionable recommendations.