The report examines how much of the incomes of people earning between $40,000 to $130,000 would need to be spent to rent a typical unit across regional areas and capital cities. It finds rental stress is no longer confined to those on lower incomes – it’s affecting professionals, essential workers and middle-income families. It provides...

This report summarises the findings of consultation on proposed changes to Star Ratings for aged care services in Australia. Star Ratings help people compare services, support providers to understand their performance and drive quality improvement. The consultation findings focus on three key areas: compliance rating, staffing rating and Star Ratings evaluation.

This paper summarises the impact of non-tariff barriers on Australian agriculture. While agricultural tariffs have fallen in the last 30 years, non-tariff barriers have risen. Modelling highlights that these barriers equate to a 19% tariff and a multi-billion dollar burden on Australian agricultural exports, warranting strong efforts to combat their rise.

Operation Juno is an investigation into the conduct of Mr Walter Sofronoff KC., the Chair of the Board of Inquiry in the Australian Capital Territory. The investigation examined the circumstances surrounding communications with, and disclosures of, confidential material made to journalists during the Inquiry. Several elements of Mr Sofronoff’s conduct were found to fall within...

This report investigates the causes of employee turnover in Disability Employment Services (DES) and presents evidence from a survey of employees. It provides evidence-based recommendations for reducing turnover rates and fostering a more sustainable and resilient workforce.