This report explores the latest research, from Australia and internationally, on how air pollution is harming Australians today, and explains why children - who are still growing, breathe faster and spend more time outdoors - are particularly vulnerable.

This report finds government funding is generally skewed towards the later stages of industry development which are already comparatively well-financed by private capital markets. It suggests shifting more funding towards the early stages of industry development, including high-risk high-reward projects that might otherwise struggle to gain private finance, and could one day become major players...

The committee has been informed by a substantial body of evidence that has shaped its view that law reform regarding the regulation of cannabis in New South Wales is not only urgently needed but is also the only rational course of action. This first report makes several preliminary findings and recommendations for law reform.

Showing a worrying decline in both performance and capacity within mental health departments of public hospitals, this report identifies gaps and makes recommendations about where improvements are needed to provide better care to patients who have presented with mental health-related conditions.

This report looks at survey data on the influence of market conditions, workforce constraints, and regulatory gaps on technology uptake and investment. It finds that Australian businesses view new technologies as vital to increasing productivity but are hindered by regulatory and capability gaps and calls for greater clarity in regulation and policy support to close...