An investigation into the remediation of income support cancellations and oversight of decisions made by employment service providers affecting job seekers in the Targeted Compliance Framework. This report found the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ oversight of decisions by providers is poor and lacking in transparency. It provides eight recommendations and identifies lessons for...

This report examines the relevance of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Reflecting on its purpose, the analysis asks, for whom is it working; is its use changing; and what are the implications for national education policy objectives. It finds three in ten school leavers are now admitted to university without reference to an ATAR.

Child abuse and neglect is a major problem in Australia. This policy and practice paper provides an overview of recent research evidence on the risk and protective factors for child abuse and neglect in families. It also discusses how knowledge of risk and protective factors can inform practice for practitioners and other professionals working with...

The review examined system responses to child sexual abuse in Queensland, with a focus on the early childhood education and care sector, police services and the blue card system, using the case of a convicted offender of child sexual abuse as a case study. It made recommendations for improvements needed to laws, policies, procedures and...

This report provides analysis and insights on data collected through Safe and Equal’s 2025 Demand and Capacity survey for Victoria. The data collection is focused on gathering an overall picture of demand for specialist family violence services and case management support. The report finds services are operating and directing resources mostly towards crisis response.