Video games are one of Australia’s largest arts sectors. This report canvasses how Australia’s games sector can weather economic headwinds and compete in a more challenging global games market. It recommends more public support and a dedicated national agency for video game development and promotion.

This statistical report covers sexual offending proceeded against by police in all Australian states and territories for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. The report provides data on sexual offenders, sexual offence victims, youth offenders and adult offenders. In 2023–24, police proceeded against 10,359 individuals for sexual offences in Australia.

This inquiry explores the experiences of these children and young people who become caught between different parts of the system in Victoria when concerns raised with Child Protection about their safety or wellbeing do not meet the threshold for legal (or statutory) intervention. The report makes 17 findings and 13 recommendations.

This report consolidates independent analysis with respect to Australian National University's (ANU’s) financial management. In October 2024, the ANU commenced implementation of Renew ANU, to restructure the university and reduce the operating budget. The report found that the Renew ANU savings target was approved without sufficient understanding of the problem, the options available or implementation...

This compendium brings together articles published over the past six months, examining the strategic, economic and policy challenges shaping northern Australia’s future. They examine how northern Australia is increasingly central to Australia’s strategic posture, economic resilience and long-term national preparedness. The articles are authored by experts across national security, economic policy, infrastructure, regional development and...