This paper estimates the effects of the mining boom in Australia, using a large-scale structural macro-econometric model, AUS-M.

This publication provides summary data on both Australia's trade and investment relationships with the Group of Twenty (G20) members as well as G20 members' trade with the world. Introduction The Group of Twenty (G20) comprises 19 major economies plus the European Union. It is a forum for international economic cooperation and in 2014 continues its...

This report discusses the outlook for and drivers of Australian Government spending to help inform discussion about the sustainability of spending over the medium term.

The inquiry and report of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee which reviewed the out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare. Introduction Health expenditure occurs when money is spent on health goods and services. It occurs at different levels of government, as well as by non-government entities such as private health insurers and individual. This report discusses...

The provision of child protection services varies considerably across the world. This paper offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally. Using examples from Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip, it offers policy-makers the chance to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, as well...