There is a strong case for investing in climate mitigation and adaptation based on the severe economic consequences alone. To limit global warming to 2°C by 2100, and avoid a reduction in cumulative GDP of up to 27%, investment in mitigation must increase ninefold and adaptation thirteenfold by 2050. The report identifies priority levers to...

Non-binding advice is provided prior to each Federal Budget on how the Government can increase economic inclusion and reduce disadvantage. The advice encompasses policy settings, systems and structures. This report provides 10 recommendations to enhance economic inclusion and to inform the Government’s decision making for the 2025-26 Federal Budget.

This report outlines how negative gearing and the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount have contributed to inequality and housing affordability issues. It recommends the Australian Government halve the CGT discount over five years and restrict negative gearing for new investments, investing the revenue raised in social and affordable housing.

This report tells the stories of Australians who were impacted by Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response measures and asks how human rights can be better safeguarded during future emergencies. The report recommends that all levels of government in Australia adopt an Emergency Response Framework underpinned by key principles designed to protect human rights.

This report provides insight into scams targeting Australians in 2024 and highlights the impact of combined efforts by government, law enforcement, community sector and industry to combat scams. Scam reports and reported losses to scams have decreased from 2023.