Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2025
Published 2026This report examines a single, specific proposal within the Bill: the repeal of section 46 of the Commerce Act 1986 as set out in clause 8. While the broader suite of reforms contained in the Bill is generally welcomed, ...Open AccessSubmission to government/public bodies/organisations -
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 – Exposure Draft
Published 2026This submission identifies four key concerns with the exposure draft Bill relating to unfair trading practices.Open AccessSubmission to government/public bodies/organisations -
Smart Glasses: A study outlining implications for public sector organisations
Published 2026Smart Glasses are a technology which has seen rapid development in recent years – evolving from niche gadgets to functional technology. Leading products today enable the user to capture – and subsequently distribute – ...Open AccessReport, Research -
Submission to the News Bargaining Incentive
Published 2025-12-18In this submission, we have responded to a selected set of questions outlined in the Treasury Consultation Paper. Our main recommendations are: 1. Considerations should be given to extending the Incentive to apply to ...Open AccessSubmission to government/public bodies/organisations -
The Digital Climate Footprint: From Global Data Centre Growth to Local Ecological Consequences
Published 2025This report provides the first integrated analysis linking AI-driven data centre expansion to specific ecological impacts on Australian pollinator communities. As the digital economy undergoes unprecedented growth, the ...Open AccessReport, Research