In 1924 the first woman stood for the Victorian Parliament and the 60th Parliament has equal numbers of men and women. This paper provides an overview of the debates that led to legislative change and a summary of the experience of Victoria’s first female state-election candidate. It also demonstrates the increase in the number of...

An examination of the escalating crisis of insurance affordability and availability in the face of climate change, this report makes eight recommendations to increase government intervention, make insurance more transparent and reduce the risk faced by individuals and communities. Recommendations include abolishing taxes on insurance and the introduction of a fossil fuel levy to fund...

This report summarises the findings of the inquiry into the Bill, which aims to address legal and operational challenges in Australia's migration system concerning the removal of non-citizens. The committee recommends that the Senate pass the Bill, accepting that the proposed measures are necessary to maintain the integrity of the migration system.

The report makes 30 recommendations to government concerning the implementation of cashless gaming in New South Wales, calling for the implementation of a mandatory statewide account-based gaming system by 2028. It proposes a phased implementation of reforms over 4-5 years with a focus on gambling harm minimisation and anti-money laundering measures.

This final report emphasizes the inadequacy of existing policy frameworks in addressing the systemic barriers that hinder First Nations economic empowerment. It highlights the need to shift from social welfare policies to strategic investments in First Nations wealth creation. The report makes 21 recommendations to enhance First Nations access to finance and capital, protect Indigenous...