In early 2025, almost 1000 people and organisations from all corners of Australian society wrote to the Australian Government on the nation's needs and priorities for the year ahead.

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 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.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission provided an interim report into childcare services to the Treasurer in September 2023. This report covers 94 public responses to the ACCC's interim findings.

In 2023, the Australian Government announced plans to create a First Nations Clean Energy Strategy, that seeks to unlock opportunities for First Nations people to lead and benefit from Australia's transition to clean energy. This report covers almost 70 public perspectives on what this strategy should address.