This report details an inquiry investigating the role of Australia's 'big box' retailers and large format retailers in price setting. The inquiry received 19 submissions but was unable to hold public hearings before the 2025 Federal election was called and has therefore made no findings or recommendations.

The long-term benefits of financial literacy have not been well quantified to date, limiting evidence-based decision-making for policymakers. This analysis focuses on identifying the wide array of benefits associated with enhancing financial literacy and illustratively evaluating select benefits of improved financial literacy. The report identifies several key economic and social benefits linked to stronger financial...

This paper examines the rapid rise, and subsequent rapid decline, in labour productivity over the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds Australia’s productivity performance during the pandemic presents no clear long-term implications. This further emphasises the need to address Australia’s long-run productivity problem.

This audit report reviews the implementation of a revised approach to setting expectations for regulator performance. It concludes regulatory entities need better support to ensure they have up to date Statements of Expectation in place and makes recommendations for improvement.

A joint submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, to support preparations for Australia’s seventh periodic review of its human rights performance under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It outlines a number of detention-related issues relevant to the Committee’s consideration of Australia’s implementation of the ICCPR, reflecting key concerns.