When introduced in 2000–01, revenue from Australia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) was expected to grow in line with the overall Australian economy, providing a secure revenue source for state governments to fund services. This has not occurred. This paper shows that short-changing of the states is likely to get worse.

The Net Zero Australia project models pathways to net zero and other futures. This report focuses on domestic decarbonisation. It models four scenarios for the domestic system: a reference scenario, current policies, net zero 2050 and net zero extended. Modelling results and implications are presented for energy production, storage and build; and energy use, emissions...

Understanding how to identify and manage conflicts of interest is essential to maintaining public trust and upholding the integrity of the Australian Public Service. This framework provides clear guidance for agencies to develop or improve their conflict of interest policies. It outlines three levels of practice, so agencies can tailor their settings based on risks...

Sole parent families, primarily headed by women, experience considerable social and economic disadvantage. Despite this, there is limited research that shows the specifics of this disadvantage. This research fills this gap through a detailed examination of several indicators measuring social and economic wellbeing for sole parents for the last 25 to 30 years in Australia.

This report was prepared in response to the investigation of a complaint made by an individual about his experience with the Department of Home Affairs in relation to their visa. The investigation found that an unlawful decision was made by an automated process. The report notes the wider lessons for the Australian Public Service.