This report aims to assist the federal government in its ongoing efforts to improve support for vulnerable people in Australia and enable wider economic and social participation. The Committee has provided 22 recommendations to inform the Commonwealth on how best to improve economic inclusion and...

This paper focuses on the central claim that Australia is over-reliant on income tax compared other developed (OECD) nations. In doing so, it examines the OECD’s own data about how much tax its 38 member countries collect and finds that Australia falls well below OECD...

The authors of this report argue that the lessons learned from the implementation of 'Robodebt' provide a critical opportunity for reflection, urging policy-makers, technologists and legal experts to collaborate in designing systems that ensure fair and equitable outcomes, while leveraging the benefits of automation to...

The authors of this report argue that the Australian family payments system needs reform to ensure that it achieves the right balance between providing adequate income support for families with children, properly valuing unpaid care work in the family, gender equity and paid workforce participation.

This document commits to action to implement the recommendations outlined in the report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, and reinforces the Australian Government’s commitment to improve trust in government, deliver strong institutions, invest in a capable public sector, and ensure people are...