A study is being undertaken into the prevalence, nature and impact of racism in Australian universities for both staff and students at the individual and systemic level. This interim report outlines how this will be done and provides initial insights reflecting stakeholder feedback, emerging themes and early issues for consideration. It highlights a range of...

Serious and organised crime continues to impose a substantial burden on the Australian economy. This report considers the direct and consequential costs of serious and organised crime in Australia, as well as the costs to government entities, businesses and individuals associated with preventing and responding to serious and organised crime.

This report is a new requirement of the Paris Agreement. It provides information on Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions and trends, national circumstances and current policies and measures. It also reports on Australia’s climate change impacts, adaptation actions and financial contribution to developing countries that are party to the Paris Agreement.

This review assessed all Australian Government funding to non-government organisations for national security-related research, education and engagement activities. It found that while the current system delivers many benefits, there is considerable room for improvement. The review provides 14 recommendations and a set of principles to govern the Government’s approach to funding national security strategic policy...

Transition to Work aims to provide intensive pre-employment support to improve the work readiness of young people at risk of long-term unemployment and help them into work or education. This evaluation focused on the program's impact on participants’ human capabilities, recidivism, longer-term impacts and the extension of the maximum duration of service.