Despite increasing research on online child sexual exploitation, limited research compares female and male perpetrators. This study examined 116 females and 116 age-matched males known to police in Victoria for online child sexual exploitation on group characteristics and risk of reoffending. The findings have implications for policy and highlight several important avenues for future research.

This Impact Analysis Equivalent considers reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements. It sets out the problem being addressed, the proposal, the assessment outcome and the regulatory burden. The Department of the Treasury estimates the changes would increase average regulatory costs by $88.4 million per year.

The quick service restaurant sector includes fast-food and takeaway outlets that serve quickly prepared meals with minimal table service. Australia loses $36.6 billion to wasted food each year, eroding value across the supply chain through inefficiencies that can be reduced. This action plan was developed to help businesses mitigate back-of-house food waste.

The objective of this audit was to assess whether the selected entities’ administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) requests is effective in giving the community access to Australian Government information. Six recommendations were made to the audited entities to improve their administration of FOI Act requests.

This third and final report from the Supporting Quality Engagement with Children consultation project focused on the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032, in particular prevention and early intervention. It shares the views of over 300 children and young people across all Australian jurisdictions. The report contains eight recommendations.