This evaluation of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) examined how effectively it delivered improved mobile coverage in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. Using mixed methods, it assessed implementation, appropriateness, effectiveness and identified lessons for future program and policy design. The evaluation produced 5 recommendations to strengthen future program delivery.

This research looked at how Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) – the most expensive demand-side housing support program in Australia – affects low-income families who rent privately. This research helps to understand how effective CRA is at reducing disadvantage and improving wellbeing. It also shows how these effects pass to children of households that receive CRA.

This paper presents results from an Australian study that investigated the perspectives of victim-survivors about post-custodial measures for people with convictions for sexual offending (PCSOs). It addressed victim-survivors’ reasons for supporting or opposing a wide range of PCSO post-custodial measures. The study emphasises the importance of considering victim-survivor perspectives in shaping post-custodial interventions for PCSOs.

The Australian Government has set a national target to reduce emissions by 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035. This plan provides a pathway to achieve the 2035 target. It is focused on five priorities: clean electricity, lowering emissions, expanding clean fuel use, accelerating new technologies and net carbon removals scaled up.

The modelling and analysis report examines the impact of the net zero transformation on Australia and provides insights into the economic opportunities from different pathways. The report was prepared to support the development of Australia’s net zero plan and sector plans. It makes five key conclusions.