Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used chemicals that do not readily break down in the environment. Regulators face considerable challenges in determining which PFAS warrant regulation. This paper considers case studies of how different jurisdictions have approached these challenges, which PFAS they have chosen to regulate, and current debates that are shaping these...

The report measures social cohesion in New Zealand across five dimensions with Australian comparison: sense of belonging, sense of worth, social inclusion and justice, participation, and acceptance and rejection. It finds that New Zealand’s social cohesion is 8 percentage points lower than in Australia and New Zealand lags on every dimension.

This framework outlines actionable steps that government staff can take to effectively plan, engage, and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. The framework covers key concepts, when and how to engage, building trust and cultural safety.

This report assesses the cost and offsetting financial benefits of implementing a universal reproductive health leave entitlement for Australian workers. The value of lost productivity cost from reproductive health conditions is estimated at $21.3 billion per year. The aggregate net cost of up to 12 days of leave is estimated to be $1.7 billion.

Regulatory constraints suppress housing supply. This paper examines the relative extent of rising dwelling prices. While housing inflation is found to affect all states and Australian capital cities, it is found to be worst in New South Wales. It presents 6 recommendations for significant reform.