This inquiry report examines Australia’s opportunities in the circular economy to improve materials productivity and efficiency in ways that benefit the economy and the environment. It identifies priority circular economy opportunities and advises on how best to measure progress and address barriers.

The review examines whether the engineered stone ban is operating effectively, identifies any unintended consequences and assesses health risks for workers when processing benchtops, panels and slabs made from alternative materials that may or may not contain crystalline silica. There are 11 findings, 6 recommendations and suggestions for 3 future areas of research.

This report reviews the original plans and permits for 1000 privately owned apartment buildings to ascertain why combustible cladding was used for external walls. The report reveals widespread misapplication of Victoria’s regulatory requirements for external wall cladding by the key professionals responsible for the design and permitting of buildings.

This report reveals that at current rates of dwelling completion, Western Australia will fall well short of the National Accord target of 25,000 new dwelling units per year. The report suggests recommendations to address workforce shortages, alongside more efficient use of existing housing stock, increasing the diversity of available housing options in WA, and the...

The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group was established in February 2023 and provides advice to the Australian government on the transition to a more circular economy. This interim report summarises the preliminary advice of the Advisory Group from 2023, covering the topics of national policy, economics and investment settings, net zero, the built environment, and...