This special report looks in detail at the experiences of Aboriginal people navigating the Department of Communities and Justice's (DCJ) system, highlighting the challenges and barriers they face. It finds that the DCJ complaint system lacks integration, coordination and consistency and is not sufficiently attuned or accessible to Aboriginal people. The report makes 58 recommendations...

This report summarises the outcomes of a roundtable convened to address workforce sustainability in the domestic, family, and sexual violence sector. It identifies key challenges, including workforce shortages, the need for specialized skills, and the importance of supporting Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. It calls for a national workforce strategy to help the sector attract, support and...

This report provides insight into the challenges and breaches of human rights experienced by older people receiving aged care services. Instances of information and advocacy support provided to older people, their families and other representatives increased by 20 per cent in the last financial year. It makes 47 recommendations covering aged care rights, workforce, access...

This independent review has found virtually all the nation’s health professions face restrictions and barriers in working to their fullest – restrictions that are unrelated to their skills, training and experience. The review found that removing these barriers would make it easier for Australians to get high quality care, when and where they need it.

The report measures changes to living standards in OECD countries since the COVID-19 pandemic and whether progress has been sustainable and inclusive. It finds positive trends in income and employment but warning signs in housing, financial insecurity, health and well-being. The report also notes that much stronger action on climate change will be needed to...