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.

The audit's objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s administration of the Future Fit Program. It found the administration to be ineffective. Poor project governance, non-aligned procurement practices and weak contract management impeded the achievement of the program’s objectives. The report made eight recommendations, which were agreed to.

This paper argues that Australia is at a critical junction, as it seeks to keep pace with the rapidly evolving global AI landscape. It highlights a severe lack of local AI expertise; the need for significant investment in infrastructure and AI literacy; and the importance of considering multiple factors when developing the business care for...

This paper highlights rising insurance prices and the degree of underinsurance and uninsurance in Australia at a time of increasing climate impacts. It argues government should tax fossil fuel companies to create a climate disaster fund to help cover climate and insurance costs.