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...

The Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), administered by the National Emergency Management Agency, is the Australian Government's flagship disaster resilience and risk reduction initiative. This performance audit was conducted to provide assurance about whether the award of DRF funding is effective and consistent with the guidelines. It makes six recommendations for improvement.

This study provides comprehensive insights into current working from home practices under the Clerks Award, highlighting significant trends, barriers, and demographic differences. These findings will inform the development of relevant terms under the Clerks Award.

This article collected the first data in Australia on implicit bias towards people with disability. It highlights the importance of targeting implicit attitudes and stereotypes alongside personal values in reducing discrimination and improving experiences of people with disability. Policymakers could use the findings to develop community strategies that target awareness and training about implicit biases...