This report highlights the impact of extreme heat, fuelled by climate change, on Australian families. It presents survey findings that show widespread parental concern, and calls for urgent action from elected leaders to phase out fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy, emphasizing that climate change is a major electoral concern for parents.

This independent review examined the operation and effectiveness of the Online Safety Act 2021 and considered whether additional protections are needed to combat online harms. The report makes 67 recommendations to strengthen Australia’s online safety laws.

Detailing the inquiry into Australia’s advocacy efforts against the death penalty, this report finds that Australia’s advocacy strategies must be reevaluated and revamped in order to be effective in a contemporary human rights environment.

A joint initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments, this strategy provides a framework for more effective coordination and collaboration across jurisdictions to deliver better outcomes and greater support for small businesses.

Proposed changes to Australian electoral law would make elections less fair and substantially more expensive, according to this analysis of the Electoral Reform Bill. This paper finds that the Bill, which includes measures such as capping political spending and increasing transparency around donations, would disproportionately benefit established parties.