Enhancing the sustainability of Australia's agricultural industry is both an environmental imperative and an economic necessity. This report argues that farmers' efforts to increase the sustainability of the sector are hampered by the current reporting framework. It identifies key areas for improvement and emphasises the importance of aligning with best-practice global sustainability standards to ensure...

Australia has had one of the highest levels of casual employment in the world. This report outlines how this is changing, largely due to the current Australians Government's commitment to job security through workplace law reforms. The report also analyses employers arguments mounted against these reforms.

This report examines the impact of the 3G shutdown on public safety, business continuity, and essential services, particularly in rural and regional areas. It finds that for many users the shutdown led to a reduction in service availability and quality, exacerbating many of the challenges already faced by remote communities. The report recommends government intervention...

This report makes 12 recommendations for reform to the sentencing of occupational health and safety (OHS) offences in Victoria. The recommendations relate to victims and other affected persons, changes in sentencing practices, and fine payment and distribution.

This interim report provides an overview of the evidence received on two significant issues about the viability of nuclear power generation in Australia: the timeframes and cost of deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs). It finds that the deployment of nuclear power generation in the Australian context is currently not a viable investment of taxpayer...