SUMMARY The Authority is required by legislation to review the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) every three years; this is its first review. The review has benefited from consultations with stakeholders from a range of sectors and the Authority thanks those who contributed.

SUMMARY This is the Climate Change Authority's second review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET). The RET targets reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector and thereby contributes significantly to reducing Australia's overall emissions.

This report presents the results of Phase 2 of the National Outcome Measures for Early Childhood Development project. It identifies potential indicators for 5 indicator topic areas (child behavioural problems, peer relationships, racism, school engagement and parenting quality/capacity). Summary This report constitutes Phase 2 of the National Outcome Measures for Early Childhood Development project. Developing...

In 2012–13, $55.9 billion was spent on hospitals in Australia, $52.9 billion on primary health care and $29.9 billion on other areas of health spending. Summary This report extends the analysis presented in Health expenditure Australia 2012-13 to further explore expenditure on particular categories of health goods and services, including Hospitals, Primary health care, Other...

This paper outlines key issues for an inquiry into the barriers to setting up, transferring and closing a business, and invites submissions from the public. Overview In undertaking this inquiry, the Commission has been asked by the Australian Government to conduct a broad ranging investigation and to specifically investigate, analyse and propose recommendations on: The...