Australia
Report
Supermarkets inquiry: final report
This final report addresses key issues identified in the Supermarkets Inquiry interim report, and analysed during the second phase of the inquiry. The report finds Coles and Woolworths dominate the Australian grocery sector and this is set to continue; and presents recommendations to the government.
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on what works in social and emotional wellbeing programs
This paper summarises the evidence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s experiences of a range of diverse programs that address social and emotional wellbeing. It looks at what the success factors were for participants in these programs. The paper provides considerations that may be applied to a variety of health, social and wellbeing programs...
Discussion paper
Twelve ideas for reinvigorating Australian democracy
This paper reviews features of the Australian democratic system with consideration to reshaping that system to better serve a liberal democracy. It argues that reform must focus on how the political system can be improved so that it represents the views and values of ordinary Australians. The paper is intended to generate debate and provides...
Policy
Statement on developing an innovative Australian digital asset industry
Digital Asset Platforms are online platforms that hold digital assets, such as crypto, for consumers. This statement aims to provide clarity and certainty to the digital assets sector and outlines the government’s approach to reform, progress to date and the forward workplan. It identifies four key pillars to its approach.
Report
Stop the bloat: delivering a more efficient and effective Government
This report contends that there is considerable scope to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Commonwealth Government to lower costs for business, reduce spending, and deliver better services for all Australians. It puts forward recommendations to achieve this that fall into three categories: cutting red tape and regulation, reducing inefficient spending, and improving Government...