This policy brief analyses the state of teacher shortages in Australia based on data drawn from the 2024 OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey, based on lower secondary teachers. The analysis shows that Australia’s education system is facing a significant staffing crisis, leaving Australia among the worst-performing nations in the OECD.

In 2025 the United States Government announced a suite of new tariffs, barriers and trade rules that are upending the global trade system. This report provides an overview of the US trade policy, emerging impacts on Australian industry, supply chain disruptions and the supply chain regulatory system. It calls for regulatory reform to support resilient...

Early Childhood Hubs (ECHs) are places where children and families can access a range of services. This research explores viable models and cost structures for ECHs that meet the needs of children, families and communities, while ensuring economic sustainability. The findings aim to inform future funding models that enable scalable, sustainable, and responsive ECHs in...

Many human services systems across Australia and internationally have introduced navigation roles to support people to navigate to and access services. Currently in Australia there is no agreed definition of a system navigator. This paper outlines the role of a navigator and provides short, medium and long-term recommendations for improving system navigation.

The purpose of the review was to examine what is working to prevent and respond to bullying in Australian schools and what needs strengthening. The review includes eight recommendations that aim to ensure that every Australian school is a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment where bullying and other harmful behaviours are not accepted.