This report presents data about the circumstances that gave rise to medical indemnity claims in Australia, the medical specialties involved in claims, the people making claims, and the size and length of time claims have been open. Public and private sector medical indemnity claims in Australia 2005-06: a summary presents data from the combined Medical Indemnity National Collection (MINC) of public and private sector claims. Data on claims that were current at any time over the period of 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 are included. The report includes the circumstances that gave rise to claims, the medical specialties involved in claims, the people making claims, and the size and length of time claims have been open.