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Australia

Journal article

Cinderella on the path at midnight: students on regional university campuses and equity

Merete Schmidt, Janet Congues, Kylie Wrigley
The concentration of university campuses in Australian capital cities systematically diminishes opportunities for people living in regional locations. This article presents research that captures the voices and experiences of students studying on three small regional university campuses from Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia. It calls for higher education policies to include regional student voices.
Guide

Customised Employment explainer for employers


Customised Employment is a mutually beneficial employment relationship between an employee with a disability and their employer. The relationship is based on the specific contributions of an employee that meet identified areas of benefit to an employer. This guide helps when preparing for an initial meeting with an employer/potential employer. It describes Customised Employment, as...
Discussion paper

Declining legacy media influence on Australian elections


This paper explores the declining influence of media endorsements and leaders' debates on election outcomes. It finds that the opinions and endorsements published by Australia’s major media outlets now have little influence over how Australians actually vote. The paper proposes that governments should no longer fear retribution from media organisations opposed to important reforms.
Briefing paper

‘Just terms’, native title and the territories: Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu


In March 2025, the High Court of Australia handed down its decision in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu. The case has significant implications for constitutional and native title law. This paper provides an overview of the case and presents its implications. It finds the decision will likely result in additional claims for native title compensation.
Guide

LGBTQ+ sport integrity guideline


This guide provides sporting organisations and decision makers with comprehensive guidance on identifying, managing and resolving incidents of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in sport. It covers examples and indicators of phobic behaviours, the responsibilities of national organisations in addressing behaviours, and the importance of including people with lived experience in decision-making.
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