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The maths guarantee: how to boost students’ learning in primary schools
One in three school students fail to achieve proficiency in maths. The opportunity to lift maths achievement starts in primary schools. This report presents five recommendations to show how governments can turn this around.
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Orange book 2025: policy priorities for the federal government
Elections are an opportunity to set Australia’s path. This report charts the path to a more prosperous Australia and the policies that should be on the agenda of whoever wins the 2025 federal election. The report offers a comprehensive policy blueprint to improve living standards for all Australians, now and in the future.
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Renting in retirement: why Rent Assistance needs to rise
Two in three retirees who rent in the private market live in poverty – and the problem is set to get worse. This report argues that Commonwealth Rent Assistance, which supplements the Age Pension for poorer retirees who rent, is far too low and recommends an increase of 50% for singles and sharers, and 40%...
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Simpler super: taking the stress out of retirement
Australia’s superannuation system is too complex. This report finds that retirees are stressed and lack the confidence to spend their super savings, turning the multi-trillion-dollar compulsory superannuation system into a massive inheritance scheme. It proposes seven recommendations and three key government reforms to simplify super in retirement.
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A better bet: how Australia should prevent gambling harm
Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world. This report argues Australia should ban gambling ads and introduce loss limits on pokies and online betting to stop the industry causing more harm. This report recommends a multi-pronged strategy to prevent gambling harm.