The snapshot tracks Australia’s private rental market, surveying around 49,000 rental listings nationwide. It measures whether Australians on low incomes can afford to rent a home on the private market. This year's snapshot shows people on the lowest incomes have no access to the private rental market.

The concept of working from home (WFH) has been around for many years, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 forced a dramatic change in workplaces. This paper examines the concept of WFH, its recent rapid uptake and key issues surrounding the Victorian government’s proposal to legislate a right to WFH in 2026.

This report looks back over the last 70 years of television (TV) in Australia, how it came to use this technology, and its impact on industry, economy and culture. It summarises key discussions that took place at the '100 Years of Broadcast TV' symposium in February 2026, examining Australia's TV history, TV news, TV advertising...

The interim report examines the circumstances surrounding the antisemitic Bondi terrorist attack on 14 December 2025 in Sydney, Australia, and considers any other issues requiring urgent or immediate action. It outlines the threat environment, security arrangements, emergency response, the Commonwealth and national counter-terrorism architecture, and legislative frameworks. The report contains 14 recommendations.

This paper argues that the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) rapid cost growth reflects fundamental design and implementation flaws, including vague definitions, weak financial boundaries, and eligibility processes that encourage expansion beyond original intent. It examines failures in sustainability, value for money and fairness, and proposes legislative, assessment and governance reforms to restore accountability and...