The report for the east coast gas market in Australia examines gas adequacy over a 20-year period to support investors and governments in making informed decisions to benefit consumers. The latest gas adequacy outlook shows improved near-term supply conditions, with risks of extreme peak-day shortfalls in southern Australia now expected to emerge a year later than previously forecast.

This analysis paper proposes that the growing push for stronger hate speech laws in Australia is based on a ‘legislative fantasy’ that risks distracting from deeper cultural and institutional failures allowing antisemitism to flourish. Rather than expanding hate speech laws, the paper calls for a renewed focus on rebuilding the institutions of civil society.

On December 14, 2025, two Islamic State supporters carried out the first mass casualty terrorist attack on Australian soil, targeting the Jewish community in the Sydney suburb of Bondi, Australia. This article analyses the Bondi massacre, what the attack involved, and how it differs from earlier jihadi attacks in Australia.

Australia’s care industry is the country’s largest employer and one of its fastest growing sectors. This report provides an overview of the industry’s size, structure and performance. It is designed to help businesses, policymakers and stakeholders understand how the sector is evolving, the economic and workforce pressures it faces, and implications for investment, productivity and...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of Australia’s largest social programs, yet questions remain about how it affects participants’ employment, reliance on other welfare payments, and overall wellbeing. Understanding these relationships is essential for assessing the scheme’s long-term sustainability and its role in supporting participation and independence.