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the Solutions Library
The FORE Australia Policy Solutions Library is a free, online collection of one-page policy briefs designed to make actionable solutions easy to find and act on. From climate action to economic reform, our library covers a broad range of topics with clear and well researched expert solutions.


Devini Raj Kumar
6 days ago4 min read
Introduce 12 Days of Paid Menstrual Leave in Australia
In Australia, people who menstruate often lack sufficient paid leave to cover instances of severe pain, causing them to have no paid leave l
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Oliver Ellis
6 days ago3 min read
Extend the Administrative Review Tribunal Standard Review Time Frame to 90-days
Many individuals do not have enough time to apply for a review of a decision made by an Australian government service within the standard ti
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Natasha Lourenço
6 days ago3 min read
Expand Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements to Smaller Entities
In Australia, medium-sized businesses are not required to report on modern slavery risks. Amend Part 2 of the Federal Modern Slavery Act
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Christopher Noonan
6 days ago3 min read
End Mulesing (Live Lamb Cutting) in Australia
In Australia, it is standard practise for farmers to use shears to cut chunks of skin from a lamb’s tail and buttocks area. Amend the Austra
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Sue Hwang
6 days ago4 min read
Lower the Age of Independence for Youth Allowance to 18
In Australia, the age of independence is set at 22 for students seeking Youth Allowance (YA). Amend section 1067A and 1067B of the Social Se
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Oliver Ellis
Mar 124 min read
Allow All People in Prison to Vote in Federal Elections
Incarcerated people serving a sentence of 3 years or more are not entitled to vote in Australian federal elections or referendums.
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Anya Jarosz
Mar 123 min read
Adopt an Official National Poverty Line
The Australian Government currently has no official definition of the poverty line. Introduce a relative income-based poverty line that is
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Emily McDonald
Feb 284 min read
Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 in NSW
In NSW, children as young as 10 can be held ‘criminally responsible’. Amend Section 5 of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW)
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Christopher Noonan
Sep 7, 20245 min read
Allow Telehealth Consultations for Voluntary Assisted Dying
In Australia, telehealth consultations for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) are illegal. Amend section 474.29A of the Commonwealth Criminal Co
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Dr Renee Wright
Sep 7, 20243 min read
Establish an Australian AI Safety Institute
Australia has yet to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) Safety Institute (AISI). Establish an Australian AI Safety Institute under se
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Ari Casanova
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Ban Gambling Advertising
Introduce legislation to prohibit all forms of gambling advertisements through a phased approach over 3 years, as per the recommendations of
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Lucy Skelton
Aug 7, 20243 min read
Introduce a Federal Human Rights Act
In Australia, in many cases individuals whose human rights have been breached have no avenue to pursue a legal remedy. Introduce legislation
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