A practice guide built on lessons from the AgFutures initiative outlines an approach to skilled workforce development through the Foundational Capabilities Pathway (FCP). The FCP is a model and practice approach for the collaborative design and delivery of an entry-level employment-based training pathway that gives jobseekers a set of core technical skills to enter an...

This discussion paper outlines the range of work already underway to improve employment outcomes for people with disability, particularly those with high support needs, and seek views on the way forward. It responds to recommendations on disability employment made by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

An analysis of the Commonwealth Government’s 2025-26 budget that focuses on the aspects targeting and impacting on workers, working lives and labour markets. The paper finds the budget is characterised by the absence of any significant initiatives, although the surprise tax cuts are welcome.

This report on the behaviour and compliance of gas pipeline service providers arises from new monitoring and reporting powers introduced to address under-regulation concerns. It finds issues such as limited transparency and variable experiences for pipeline users, but only a few cases of non-compliance.

An inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations examines how Commonwealth entities assess compliance risk, inform compliance and enforcement strategies, and identify and address incidences of non-compliance with rules and regulations. The report has been organised around key areas of regulator activity and provides nine recommendations.