This interim report proposes a reform program to improve productivity across the Queensland construction industry. It finds that productivity in the industry had fallen 9% since 2018. It makes 21 recommendations and identifies 12 directions for reform, focused on four key areas: government procurement, land use and building activity regulation, and labour market operation.

This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Commissioner’s review of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), conducted between March and June 2025. It concludes that the QPS must urgently realign its legislative mandate, operational structures and internal culture to better support its frontline workforce and meet the needs of the community. It makes 65...

This paper explores the intersection of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, relevant Queensland Acts and the human services practice area of youth justice in Queensland. It finds direct and systemic contravention of the human rights of children involved with the youth justice system in Queensland.

Despite substantial monetary and non-monetary investment in disaster recovery support services by community organisations, little is known about their processes and efforts. This study investigates how a community organisation in Queensland supports disaster-affected people in disaster recovery, providing deeper insights into the disaster recovery system, the organisation’s role in supporting recovery, and what recovery looks...

The 2025–26 Budget outlines the economic and fiscal outlook for Queensland. Priorities include community safety, targeted cost-of-living relief, new and upgraded hospitals and generational infrastructure investment in road and rail projects. Initiatives include a new home ownership scheme to reduce the deposit gap. The Budget includes regional delivery plans and a women's' economic security statement.