This report details the findings of a qualitative study investigating the factors that contribute to the low retention and recruitment of women in the cyber security sector in Australia.

The bill proposes a framework for a national, long-term approach to housing affordability and homelessness, including a 10-year National Housing and Homelessness Plan and the creation of a National Housing and Homelessness Advocate. The committee recommended against the bill, saying it would duplicate existing work and create unnecessary bureaucracy. The dissenting argument is an evidence-based...

This first principles review assessed the operation and effectiveness of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) as Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency. The review found that comprehensive reform would be necessary for ACIC to combat the threat posed by serious and organised crime. The Government has agreed or agreed in-principle with 27 of the 29...

This investigation concerning allegations of racist awards within the Territory Response Group finds evidence of historical racism between 2007 and 2015. It also investigated potential criminal misconduct by five officers in testimony related to thee awards, finding no admissible evidence of criminal offence by the officers.

The report examines the labour market experiences of migrants, analyzing their integration pathways and outcomes, including their participation in entrepreneurship. It finds that although migration is at record levels for the second year in a row, labour market outcomes for migrants are also at record high levels. The authors concede that high migration puts pressure...