This report highlights the experiences of employers in the apprenticeships and traineeship system in Australia. It finds the cost and complexity of employing apprentices and trainees is increasing, and employer satisfaction with the system is decreasing. The report highlights employer case studies, and identifies six areas of priority against which ten evidence-based recommendations are made.

This report illustrates the substantial direct costs governments incur by failing to address the root causes of social and environmental issues. The report uses three examples – childhood poverty, preventable disease and chemical contamination – to illustrate the extent of avoidable spending, and make the fiscal case for tackling issues as early as possible.

This report examines cases sentenced or diverted in Victoria involving offences committed by children aged 10 to 13 at their offending, including their demographics, offending profiles and sentencing outcomes. The report is intended to assist with the implementation and monitoring of measures that apply to children under 14 in the new Youth Justice Act 2024.

This report is the output of a series of four workshops that discussed applying artificial intelligence (AI) for the public good across four thematic areas: administrative justice, place, public health and market failure. The aim was to find gaps in the research agenda informed by policy needs. The report presents the observations, ideas and research...

This report reveals the systemic barriers faced by people who experience workplace sexual harassment and outlines urgent reforms needed to drive lasting, meaningful change. It outlines 11 key recommendations including amending the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, increasing funding for specialist support services and introducing civil penalties for employers who breach their duty under the Act.