On 21 December 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an independent review of Australia’s federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, to be led by Mr Dennis Richardson AC.

The independent review will examine how relevant Commonwealth agencies—particularly the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation and the Australian Federal Police—operated in the context of the Bondi terrorist attack.

The Australian Government honours all those impacted by the Bondi Beach attack on 14 December 2025, including the families and friends of those who lost their lives and those injured.

A National Day of Reflection will be held on Sunday 21 December, the final full day of Chanukah.

On this day, we stand united with Jewish Australians and remember those who lost their lives and who were impacted by this event.

A common theme across BETA’s work this year has been empowering Australians.

Good policy starts with understanding people… Policy decisions informed by high quality evidence and an understanding of people are more likely to work and improve the lives of Australians.

— Secretary, Dr Steven Kennedy PSM – BI Connect 2025 

While the gender pay gap is reducing in Australia’s private sector, the average pay for women is currently 21% less than for men. BETA worked with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) to create an Action Planning Tool that supports organisations to reduce their gender pay gap. Our report, A Tool for Action, assesses the effectiveness of the Tool in building confidence, lifting knowledge and supporting organisations to take action.  The findings are based on a survey of organisations using the tool and interviews with both organisations and WGEA staff.