This report summarises the key discussions and major themes emerging from a summit aimed at finding ways to improve outcomes for people impacted by drugs in New South Wales. The report sets out 56 priority actions grouped under 12 areas, including the service system, funding models, prevention and early intervention, information and education, and harm...

This report outlines key factors associated with five Closing the Gap targets considered to be social determinants of health: housing; youth engagement in employment, education or training; year 12 completion; participation in tertiary education; and employment. Remoteness was identified as an important factor for three of the targets. The report identifies common themes and strategies...

This report provides an overview of investors’ climate progress in Australia, based on data from 65 of the largest superannuation funds, retail funds, and fund managers. It reports on positive progress with investor interest increasing across a range of climate solutions. Barriers remain to investing in climate solutions which offset some of the positive trends.

This research paper examines the operation of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1995 (Tas) and section 194K of the Evidence Act 2001 (Tas), focusing on the need for any extension of the powers of a Commission of Inquiry. It considers statutory limitations identified by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child...

This report presents a new economic model for Community Land Trusts in Australia that strengthens their business case through advanced land and housing taxation methods. It shows how value-based ground leases, indexed resale formulas and targeted public investment can reduce home costs by 39%, halve mortgage requirements and deliver perpetual affordability.