The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme was introduced in 2018 with the purpose of bringing transparency to activities undertaken on behalf of foreign principals, particularly where those activities are intended to influence Australian political and governmental systems and processes. This report report makes 14 recommendations to improve the scheme and its administration.

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has inquired into the provisions and operation of the Carer Recognition Act 2010, in relation to unpaid carers, with a view to reform through legislative amendment. This report outlines the Committee's findings.

Competition and economic dynamism should be considered complementary parts of the economic ecosystem. Improving the level of competition and dynamism within Australia's economy is a key challenge for policy-makers, and this report puts forward some practical steps that may help.

This report follows up on PwC Australia's progress in responding to two recommendations from the Committee's June 2023 report, and examines other documents and events related to the PwC matter that have come to light since that time.

Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector will continue to be an important contributor to ensuring the workforce has the necessary skills to meet current and future social, economic and environmental challenges and opportunities. The Committee has made 34 recommendations in this report which aim to address negative perceptions of the VET sector and enhance...