South Australia
Report
My suburban life
Children and young people have unique perspectives on the world around them and the spaces they frequent. This report provides insights from primary school students into what they see and how they connect to the world around them. It concludes neighbourhoods need to be child friendly and child safe.
Briefing paper
The need for rights-based reform of South Australia's child justice system
The Commissioner is calling for reforms to be made to South Australia’s child justice system to align it with a child rights-based approach. There are significant opportunities for the South Australian Government to reform the child justice and related systems in line with international human rights standards.
Guide
Becoming a more cost-friendly school
Given the extent of the cost-of-living challenges currently being experienced by families across South Australia, all school leaders and governing councils need to develop and provide options that will help families meet the costs associated with their child’s or children’s education. This guide provides a range of strategies and suggestions to become a more cost-friendly...
Report
Wholesale electricity market performance report 2024
This latest review of the National Electricity Market (NEM) performance evaluates current market dynamics, competitive conditions and structural changes and offers insights into the evolving NEM landscape. The report provides recommendations to inform new market design and support policymakers to deliver an effective energy transition, assessing areas of the market that may benefit from policy...
Briefing paper
South Australian political finance changes primer
This primer responds to South Australia's proposed Electoral (Accountability and Integrity) Amendment Bill, concerning political donations and public funding of political parties. It argues that while the Bill claims to ban donations, it introduces several loopholes and ultimately increases public funding significantly, disproportionately benefiting major parties.