The Australian Public Service (APS) reform program has built on previous reform efforts and is now in its third and final phase. This report outlines the key achievements under the four pillars of the program. 54 of 59 initiatives are either complete or in delivery, with agencies across the APS actively adopting and embedding changes.

This review considers and proposes appropriate standards for the processes by which board members are appointed to Australian Government boards. It finds the current board appointment arrangements are not fit for purpose and proposes a series of reforms to the processes by which board members are identified, selected, appointed and supported in their roles.

This report presents a practice-based framework for inclusive artificial intelligence (AI). It highlights the critical capabilities – knowledge, skills and literacies – needed to achieve inclusion, emphasising translation, adaptation and grounding in community contexts beyond technical fixes. Partner-led projects and intermediaries are essential in bridging AI development with community needs.

Concerns have been raised regarding pornography’s influence on sexual violence, particularly among men. Questions remain regarding the strength of this association, including among Australian men, and its underlying mechanisms. The study provides valuable information to inform measures to prevent and counteract any potential negative impacts of violent pornography on sexual behaviour.

Despite the ongoing work by farmers to innovate their practices to produce high quality food more sustainably, the environmental impacts of agriculture are hard to ignore. This paper proposes a consumer-facing agricultural sustainability star rating system, displayed on product packaging. Designed to be credible, practical and adaptable, the system would reward sustainable farming practices while...