During the 2022 Victorian state election, multiple voting centres ran out of ballot papers on election day and at least one voting centre closed early. This report looks into the conduct of the 2022 Victorian state election regarding ballot paper shortages. It includes and assesses a full supplementary report provided by the Victorian Electoral Commission.

An annual report that measures the impact that organisations with Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are having across Australia. Every RAP drives change through three core pillars: Relationships, Respect and Opportunities. The report shows the RAP program is expanding and many RAP organisations are deepening their impact through strong governance and accountability.

Victoria currently has the lowest proportion of social housing in Australia. This report provides data insights about the demand for social housing and demand as measured by the housing needs of the community in the state. It finds that there's not enough social housing for everyone that needs it and calls for social housing targets.

Improvements in life expectancy correlate with levels of healthy living and poorer access to healthcare. This paper analyses life expectancy by Australian federal electorates and examines other OECD countries in comparison with Australia. It finds that life expectancy is highest in inner capital cities and lowest in outer rural and remote locations.

This report provides data on export restrictions of industrial raw materials across countries and products. It reveals restrictions have increased significantly, which risks disrupting supply chains. Reduced restriction would lead to a better balance between security and development goals.