This rapid review of Victoria’s Firearms Laws was conducted in accordance with its Terms of Reference that required reforms that protect all Victorians, while recognising the legitimate need for some sectors of the community to possess, carry and use firearms. This report presents the findings and recommendations of this review. It made 16 recommendations.

This gender lens on the Budget is produced as an annual report on the implementation of government commitments to gender equality across the Australian federal Budget. It finds there are some positive steps in the 2026–27 Budget, but the environment in which it has landed is fraught. Recommendations are identified across portfolio areas.

Australia relies on the Collins class submarines as a core element of its maritime defence capability. A Life of Type Extension (LOTE) is required to maintain submarine capability and availability until Australia transitions to a future nuclear‑powered submarine fleet under AUKUS. This audit reviews the effectiveness of planning and implementation of the LOTE project to...

With changes to the way trusts are taxed soon to be introduced to parliament, this research reveals that revenue equivalent to almost a quarter of GDP now flows through trusts. The report uses Treasury data which shows that trusts are overwhelmingly used by the wealthiest Australians.

This analysis examines the Philippines as a central test case in the South China Sea contest, where the People’s Republic of China is reshaping the maritime operating environment. The case also matters directly for Australia. Canberra is not a South China Sea claimant, but it depends on open maritime routes and is deepening defence cooperation...