Truth in political advertising laws seek to protect the integrity of the electoral process from the growing threat of disinformation. This report argues in favour of expanding the laws, finding they are effective and especially appropriate in the Australian context of compulsory voting.

An examination of the number and nature of deaths in prison, police custody and youth detention. The report found 104 deaths in 2023–24 (6 fewer than the previous year) and 23% of these were First Nations people. There was one death in youth detention – the first in 14 years.

This statement estimates the revenue forgone through tax expenditures. It also provides data on how large tax expenditures and common tax system features are distributed across individuals and businesses.

This series of reports reviews the progress of the respective state and territory governments in implementing the full intent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023. The reviews map progress and gaps, highlight governments’ reform successes and hold governments accountable to their efforts in...

This paper summarises issues raised during public consultation on future funding and governance for the national broadcasters, along with the government response. It considers how best to support the stability and independence of the national broadcasters while guarding against political interference.