An independent review of the operation of doli incapax in New South Wales (NSW) for children under 14. Doli incapax operates as a common law presumption in NSW and presumes children aged between 10 and 13 are not able to be held criminally responsible for their actions. The report makes seven recommendations.

This bilingual research reveals how tensions in the South China Sea are misunderstood and misrepresented in Australia. It provides an overview of strategic and economic considerations, recent developments and policy outlook. It finds the often-repeated claim that China is aggressively expanding into the territory of neighbouring countries is an oversimplification of long-running tensions.

This report examines why people with psychosocial disability face barriers to accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It explains how eligibility is assessed, highlights declining access, explores the causes, outlines the impact of reduced support and presents key findings and recommendations.

This policy insights paper examines the rising trend of school suspensions in New South Wales (NSW) and their connection to student interaction with the criminal justice system. It identifies practical, evidence-based strategies – as alternatives to school exclusion – to create safer learning environments for students, teachers and schools to support long-term outcomes.

This report finds current support for children with special educational needs no longer works for the children, their families and the professionals inside and outside education settings. The paper considers the current challenges, the systemic causes and drivers of system failure and sets out a framework of recommendations to guide government reform.