An inquiry into a bill to decriminalise cannabis for personal use introduced into the Parliament of Victoria. This report considers the operation of similar legislative amendments in the ACT and other evidence on cannabis decriminalisation. It recommends a range of amendments to the Bill.

This report applies statistical and econometric methods to better understand the implications of demand-side housing policy interventions. It examines recent policy proposals to permit first homeowners to access part of their superannuation balance to go to their first home loan deposit. The analysis predicts the proposed policy would inflate housing prices by between 7.4% and...

This report monitors the progress of the deployment of rooftop solar and behind-the-meter energy storage systems in Australia for a six month period. The results reinforce the importance of establishing a national home battery rebate scheme, to ease the upfront costs associated with adopting home batteries.

Post-employment restraints – including non-compete clauses, non-solicitation agreements and non-disclosure clauses – aim to protect employers’ proprietary interests, client relationships and intellectual property. However, their broad application raises concerns about job mobility, wage growth and innovation. This report investigates the impacts of post-employment restraints on Australian workers and the motivations and experiences of small and...

The report assesses the global economic situation finding the global economy remained resilient in 2024. The report outlines recent developments, projections, risks and challenges, and policy requirements. It finds that inflationary pressures continue to linger in many economies and further fragmentation of the global economy is a key concern.