The report examines the barriers that students in Australia from five socio-economic groups may face when progressing through their career. The study found that, among the five socio-economic groups analysed, graduates from non-English-speaking backgrounds faced the most significant labour market challenges. The results show a need for targeted support for individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds.

This report provides practical, real-world evidence that inclusion delivers measurable outcomes, in this case, demonstrating how accessible and inclusive practices drive engagement, participation and economic value. It shows that inclusion is not only a social good but also creates tangible returns.

Online communities of ‘incels’ (involuntary celibates) have become synonymous with the promotion of misogyny and violence against women. This study used a qualitative survey of self-identified former incels to determine motivations for disengagement, strategies to facilitate disengagement, and whether and how their attitudes towards violence against women changed with disengagement.

The assessment identifies the coastal waterways most contaminated by microplastics and provides a clear picture of the scale and type of microplastics in New South Wales (NSW) waterways. The study provides a baseline for NSW coastal waterways, enabling targeted management and policy action, as well as raising awareness within the community of microplastic contamination.

The report examines the adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) by Australian charities, finding the benefits for the sector come with particular risks. Although AI adoption in charities is driven by structural necessity, algorithmic decision-making could introduce new risks of accountability gaps and discrimination. The report identifies six principles for AI governance in charities.