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Australia

Briefing paper

Truth and reconciliation commissions: international experiences


This paper examines international experiences with truth and reconciliation commissions (TRC), focusing on case studies from South Africa, Canada and Norway. International experience demonstrates the potential of TRCs to foster public dialogue, validate lived experiences and recommend structural changes.
Report

The future of work: inquiry into the digital transformation of workplaces


This inquiry considered how artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision making (ADM) are being used in workplaces and possible safeguards to guide their development and implementation. It found that the digital transformation has exposed significant risks, including gaps in Australia’s regulatory frameworks and workplace protections. The report makes 21 recommendations.
Report

Australia’s sanctions regime


This report provides an overview of Australia's sanctions regime including the legislative framework, the roles of key government agencies, and the processes involved in applying and enforcing sanctions. It raises concerns about the consistency of sanctions based on reported human rights abuses and makes eight recommendations towards improving the application and efficacy of sanctions.
Strategy

First Nations strategy 2025–2030


This strategy outlines the actions the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will take to progress reconciliation within the organisation. Its five key outcomes seek to incorporate the expertise of First Nations people into the department's policy, program and regulatory work while creating a culturally supportive environment for First Nations staff.
Report

Report on government services 2025: child care, education and training


The report on government services (RoGS) provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for early childhood education and care, school education, and vocational education and training. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector, a performance outcomes summary and sector-wide statistics on...
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