Following the publication of the Review of Child Safety Arrangements (CSR) under the National Quality Framework, Education Ministers agreed to the implementation of recommendations. This consultation review considers the potential impact of several recommendations arising from the CSR, including regulatory and non-regulatory options to achieving each recommendation’s intended outcome.

This impact analysis informs the Australian Government’s decision to implement the Help to Buy scheme 2022 election commitment. The proposed scheme will support eligible Australians who would otherwise not be able to enter the housing market. The analysis finds that the scheme will provide material benefit in assisting home ownership compared to maintaining the status...

This impact assessment will be used to inform Government's consideration of options to further strengthen Medicare through bulk billing for all Australians. The objectives of the Government’s proposed intervention are to: support GPs and GP Practices to provide bulk billed care; reinforce primary care as the first point of contact within the health system; and...

Australia is not generating enough general practitioners (GPs) to meet community need now and into the future. This impact analysis examines options for Australian Government action to grow Australia’s GP workforce to better meet community need. It explores the status quo (continuing existing investment in programs) as well as three packages of policy options.

Cost–benefit analysis (CBA) is a key tool for evaluating policy proposals and promoting informed, evidence-based decision-making. It offers a structured, objective framework which assists policymakers to assess trade-offs and outcomes. This guide is designed to assist policymakers in effectively applying CBA to the development and assessment of policy proposals.