Household wealth in Australia has grown strongly over the past two decades. But this growth has not been evenly distributed across the population or across the life course. This briefing examines the distribution of net worth and its key components across Australian age cohorts, with a particular focus on households aged 65 and over.

The report provides benchmarks for the analysis of employer gender pay gaps and identifies three key areas where progress can accelerate. It is based on the data of 10,500 employers, representing the workplaces of almost 5.9 million Australians. The report finds that more employers have a gender pay gap in the target range.

The framework sets Australia’s long term plan to prevent and manage chronic illness. It guides governments, health services and communities to work together, focusing on prevention, integrated care, equity and shared risk factors. The framework moves away from treating diseases in isolation and instead focuses on related chronic conditions and shared risk factors.

A review into the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) decision making in relation to the general interest charges on tax debts. It found the ATO’s inconsistent decision-making, vague guidance and poor communication were leading to confusion and unfair outcomes for taxpayers seeking a remittance of the interest charges accumulating on tax debts. It made four recommendations.

An evaluation of the Economic Pathways to Refugee Integration (EPRI) program, an Australian place-based initiative supporting refugees and humanitarian entrants with significant barriers to employment. The report outlines how the program is designed to assist individuals with low English proficiency, limited formal skills or complex settlement challenges through flexible, tailored pathways into economic participation.