This paper outlines how a charter to overhaul Australia’s regulatory system would boost Australia's productivity levels. The paper sets out a blueprint for a Charter of Regulatory Effectiveness (CORE) – a proposed legislative instrument for Commonwealth, state and territory governments. Beyond regulatory reform, the paper makes a series of complementary proposals for enhanced productivity in...

An independent assurance review of the Targeted Compliance Framework (TCF) examined the TCF against operational policy, business rules and IT. The review makes a number of findings and recommendations, including some urgent actions and longer-term improvements. It finds that the system needs to be strengthened to ensure it operates as intended.

The final report of the independent statutory review of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 and Part 16A of Schedule 1 of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. It finds that the reforms are, on the whole, achieving the Australian Government’s intent. The report makes 21 recommendations.

This paper seeks to explore the nature and structure of accountability that will serve the rights, interests and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, both within the child protection system, and more broadly. It presents two complementary accountability mechanisms for the New South Wales Government to address current shortcomings.

This paper explores openness in artificial intelligence (AI), including relevant terminology and how different degrees of openness can exist. There is ongoing debate about the risks, benefits and trade-offs of making AI models publicly available. This paper seeks to support policy discussions on how to balance the openness of generative AI foundation models with responsible...