This is the first report on the implementation and progress made by all governments on each of the 222 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The report tracks each recommendation, noting whether it is underway, pending, under review or completed.

This study explores how attitudes held by the general population, different cultural groups and people within systems and services affect people with disability from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. The study found people with disability and family members from CALD communities experienced both positive and negative attitudes. The research presents key findings and recommendations.

Policies and practices that advance belonging are key for building a successful multicultural democracy. This report presents key findings from a deliberative workshop designed to examine how multicultural Australians understand and experience belonging. The findings suggest several ways to strengthen a sense of belonging while underscoring its importance for social cohesion and democratic engagement.

Australia’s tobacco control policy has reached a breaking point. Since 2019–20, revenue has persistently fallen short of forecasts and an illicit market has expanded. This paper explains how split responsibilities and misaligned incentives have produced this outcome. The paper calls for bold policy change, summarised in three key recommendations.

This scorecard for 2024-25 reflects the state of gender equality in Australian workplaces. During this year, the national gender pay gap continued to narrow. Positive signs of progress sit alongside areas where more work needs to be done to ensure workplaces are fair, equal and safe. The reports identifies 3 key opportunities for accelerated change.