Until 4 October 2024, the Australian Government is seeking public perspectives on how it should regulate AI. Use this report to help you understand the government's proposed way forward and make your voice heard.

Democracies around the world, including Australia's, depend on strong civic participation that underpins community wellbeing, social cohesion, and public confidence in government institutions. This report covers 15 reports and research papers on the state of democracy and cohesion in Australia, and how the resilience of our democracy depends on inclusion, participation, and wellbeing.

In June 2024, the ABS and RBA hosted a conference focused on using data to tackle challenges facing the Australian economy, with a particular focus on boosting workers' ability to take up new opportunities. This report covers the papers presented at the conference.

In 2023, the Australian Government began reviewing how to lift wages and productivity through market competition. This report covers academic research on the impacts of 'non-compete' clauses in worker contracts that can stop workers from moving to other, better jobs. Sources curated by Yun Jiang.

In early 2024, the Australian Government consulted on potential changes to employment services that specialise in linking disabled Australians to job opportunities. This report covers 25 written submissions provided by civil society, industry groups, and academics.

In mid-2023, the Australian Government released a discussion paper on how to ensure AI in Australia is safe, ethical and responsible. This report covers over 400 public perspectives on the challenges that government safeguards should address.