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Australia

Report

Targets for minimum Indigenous employment or supply use in major Australian Government procurements: follow-up


This audit examined implementation of recommendations in relation to mandatory minimum requirements (MMRs) for Indigenous employment and procurement by the Australian Government. It found some departments had only partly implemented the prior recommendations and makes eight recommendations to improve compliance with the MMRs.
Report

The use of intimate partner violence among Australian men

Sean Martin

This research explores the use of intimate partner violence among Australian men, including factors that may reduce the likelihood of such behaviours. In the nationwide survey, around 1 in 3 men reported they had used a form of intimate partner violence. A public health approach is taken that considers the power of improving men’s health...
Report

Weaponising Child Support: when the system fails families


An investigation into Services Australia finds that it is not doing enough to identify and respond to financial abuse through the Child Support program. The report found Services Australia's actions were either unfair or unreasonable in addressing widespread manipulation and weaponisation of Child Support. The report makes eight recommendations.
Report

Moving out, moving on: beyond group homes for NDIS participants

Lauren Stoeckel, F. Carey

Group homes for people with disability are a major source of financial pressure on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with Supported Independent Living (SIL) costs increasing by 28% over the past five years. Providers are struggling to maintain the viability of the service model. This report finds increasing Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) could save...
Strategy

Services Australia 2030 strategy


This strategy has been developed in response to the Australian Public Service Commission 2024 capability review of Services Australia. It outlines the operating context for the next four years and the actions that will be taken. The strategy provides guidance on how the agency will lift capability across six strategic themes.
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