A well-functioning democracy depends on informed, transparent and accountable law-making. Using recent case studies, this paper shows how limited consultation and attempts to short-circuit committee scrutiny can undermine legislative quality and democratic legitimacy. The paper calls for four law-making integrity safeguards to be embedded as standard practice as a practical standard for the Australian Parliament.

This report reveals a deep and growing divide in school infrastructure funding in Australia. Over the past decade private schools have outspent public schools on capital works by $38 billion. The report finds this inequity is fuelled by the lack of federal funding for capital investment in public schools. It provides six recommendations for the...

Australians are suffering from climate disasters that are accelerating as climate change worsens. The extraction and use of fossil fuels is a key factor driving climate change and the resulting increasing costs of natural disasters. This paper proposes a levy on fossil fuel exports could make the fossil fuel industry pay for the harms it...

This recorded webinar explores the impact of back pain, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace. These often non‑visible conditions significantly affect workforce participation and wellbeing. Helen Jentz, CEO of Musculoskeletal Health Australia, explains the challenges people face and outlines how workplaces can support employees through awareness, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices that promote...

The second interim evaluation report of the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics pilot program, based on program implementation from June 2023 to September 2025. This evaluation addresses the nine Measures of Success that were agreed by the Australian, and state and territory governments. Findings and improvement opportunities have been provided for each of the nine measures.