This report examines Australians' trust in their public institutions and explores ways to strengthen that trust. It notes the public sector underwent changes in the 2010s which affected its capacity and public perception. The report provides key insights for both policymakers and citizens, highlighting institutional strengths and areas of improvement.

A report on a project to develop an intergenerational arts program for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in South Australia. The report details the project’s methodology, analyses key findings and provides recommendations for future actions. It examined the existing gaps, strengths and weaknesses of intergenerational arts programs for CALD communities.

Reflecting on recent developments in open-source artificial intelligence (AI), this report examines how a national innovation system framework can guide AI industrial policy to foster innovation and reduce reliance on dominant tech companies. It argues that aligning trade policy with industrial policy and competition is critical for fostering a fair and dynamic AI ecosystem.

This report examines Australia’s news market across six indicators that measure the state of diversity across professional news in Australia. It finds that free-to-air TV and news websites continue to be the most popular platforms used to consume news, while social media continues to be the most popular platform for accessing news among younger Australians.

An inquiry into the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, a mechanism used by the Australian Government to influence insurance availability and affordability in cyclone-prone areas of northern Australia. The report makes recommendations in relation to the ongoing monitoring of insurance premiums and measures to improve resilience and mitigation for high-risk homes, including targeted tax offsets and direct...