This report explains how the Commission must not refer a matter directly to a prosecution authority but may only refer it to a law enforcement agency which will be responsible for any further investigation and prosecution of the matter. It finds that the current position is out of step with every other anti-corruption body in...

The proposed increase in public funding and restrictions on donations for South Australian elections would unfairly favour major parties and incumbents at the expense of competitive elections. A democracy voucher model of public funding would better meet the stated objectives behind the change, while also providing for fairer elections and empowering South Australian voters.

This report questions whether payroll taxes affect firm growth by examining a recent cut in South Australia’s payroll tax rate for small businesses. The tax cut may have been counterproductive because it introduced a sharp increase in tax rates for firms with payrolls between $1.5m and $1.7m which made it less attractive for firms to...

The objective of this study was to examine the association between child maltreatment and receipt of income support payments and the budgetary impact for persons 16 to 33 years. It was concluded investment in effective preventive and protective strategies for children in child protection could address this core social determinant of health, while providing budget...

This report is the culmination of three years of investigation into the culture and practice of administering the Freedom of Information (FOI) Acts across the Victorian, South Australian and Western Australian states, as well as the culture of implementing information access systems overall. The report reveals a concerning lack of engagement from government ministers, despite...