This interim report summarises evidence and identifies key issues from an inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system. Evidence highlighted that Australia’s youth justice system is in crisis and vulnerable children and young people are being held in detention without adequate and appropriate supports. The report makes two recommendations.

This report explores the understanding and utilisation of benefits available to Australian industry and communities from trade, the challenges faced in accessing these benefits and how businesses can be further encouraged. The report notes that a global rise in protectionist sentiment poses a significant challenge for Australia as a trading nation. It makes 13 recommendations.

This report summarises the findings of the inquiry into the Free TAFE Bill 2024. The bill would establish ongoing financial support to the states and territories to deliver fee-free TAFE and vocational education and training places in areas of local and national priority. The report recommends that the bill is passed.

This report examines the impact of the 3G shutdown on public safety, business continuity, and essential services, particularly in rural and regional areas. It finds that for many users the shutdown led to a reduction in service availability and quality, exacerbating many of the challenges already faced by remote communities. The report recommends government intervention...

This interim report provides an overview of the evidence received on two significant issues about the viability of nuclear power generation in Australia: the timeframes and cost of deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs). It finds that the deployment of nuclear power generation in the Australian context is currently not a viable investment of taxpayer...