Australia’s sustainability transition is being reshaped by global uncertainty, heightened climate impacts and rapid economic transformation. In this environment, the challenge is not only setting ambition, but creating the conditions that enable confidence, consistency and momentum. This paper examines how standards are supporting this shift from policy intent to real‑world outcomes.

This report examines Commonwealth agencies’ compliance with the government’s policy on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use. It finds AI transparency statements are often difficult to locate, with few available through the recommended direct link. Thirty entities had no identifiable statement and published statements varied in quality. The report provides recommendations to improve their findability and...

The guidance is designed to help online service providers comply with the Australian requirements for each code and standard. It provides information on key matters including code compliance reporting, communicating with eSafety, and how the Online Safety Codes and Standards interact with eSafety’s other regulatory schemes.

This report offers strategic guidance on best practice regulatory approaches for adopting standards. Its aim is to promote the reduction of regulatory barriers in net-zero sectors and enhance regulatory alignment between Australia and New Zealand. It develops an economic framework to guide governments and regulators in deciding whether to adopt regulatory standards.

A review into early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings identifies key actions for government to improve child safety in Victoria and could be considered for reforms nationally. The overwhelming conclusion is that while the current market-driven model for ECEC remains, the risks to quality and safety in early childhood education and care will persist.