This paper proposes that the cost of AUKUS is unknown. From the available estimates, it appears that the cost will average in the low tens of billions each year. The paper concludes that the AUKUS submarine deal has not been justified; it is for the Government to explain how it will be paid for.

This policy brief responds to an issues paper on a Digital Duty of Care. It argues for legislating a systems‑based framework to improve online safety, protect rights and deliver long‑term public value. It proposes two design models and calls for stronger transparency, legal and technical infrastructure, and a national platform observatory to monitor algorithms and...

The objective of this audit was to assess whether the selected entities’ administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) requests is effective in giving the community access to Australian Government information. Six recommendations were made to the audited entities to improve their administration of FOI Act requests.

This submission responds to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry on Data Centres, focusing on planning frameworks, governance, transparency and accountability. It argues for a whole‑of‑life public accountability framework that treats data centres as major infrastructure, and sets out 9 recommendations to strengthen regulatory oversight, environmental protection and public‑interest outcomes in NSW.