This report highlights key matters raised at the public hearings conducted with Australia’s four major banks. It examines how the major banks are balancing the interests of a diverse set of stakeholders, including borrowers, depositors, shareholders and the wider community. The report finds deep concern about culture and conduct within the banking sector.

This report examines the post-farm gate manufacturing side of food production and the opportunities for expanding innovation and adding value. It presents 23 recommendations to support the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.

An investigation into capability, planning and management shortfalls in Commonwealth entities entering into external information technology (IT) contracts. The report finds such shortfalls lead to poor results as well as poor value for money for the taxpayer, and makes three recommendations to improve and build capacity for future IT procurement.

The report examines barriers to safety and fairness for victim-survivors in the state and territory family violence order system and the federal family law system, the important intersections between jurisdictions, and the accessibility of services and supports that victim-survivors need to navigate both systems safely and fairly. The report provides 11 recommendations.

This interim report focuses on governance arrangements for superannuation funds with reference to improving consumer experiences, choice and outcomes in Australia’s retirement system. The report provides findings on the independence and competency of superannuation trustee boards and governance standards and provides seven recommendations.