In anticipation of the 2025 federal election this paper argues that delivery of housing for all Australians in cities and regions must be made a national priority. The paper offers a number of proposals to: address skill shortages, remove the barriers to housing supply and establish financial settings to encourage home ownership.

The snapshot compiles essential data on health risks, outcomes, disease burden, healthcare workforce, domestic violence, maternity health and funding disparities in rural Australia. It presents the upsides and downsides of living in rural areas as measured against social determinants of health and finds that rural areas have an inadequate supply of most health professionals to...

This report explores practical recommendations to inform the improved integration of virtual care into the broader Australian health system. It outlines the current challenges in capturing virtual care activity and cost data, and provides a roadmap for future action, identifying five key recommendations.

This report highlights key matters raised at the public hearings conducted with Australia’s four major banks. It examines how the major banks are balancing the interests of a diverse set of stakeholders, including borrowers, depositors, shareholders and the wider community. The report finds deep concern about culture and conduct within the banking sector.

This report examines the post-farm gate manufacturing side of food production and the opportunities for expanding innovation and adding value. It presents 23 recommendations to support the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.