The Residential Property Price Index for the weighted average of the eight capital cities increased 10.1 per cent in the past year, according to this release. Overview Provides estimates of changes in residential property prices in each of the eight capital cities of Australia and related statistics. The information is presented in the form of...

Alcohol continues to be the most common principal drug of concern and treatment for amphetamines is rising, according to this report. Alcohol and other drug treatment services across Australia provide a broad range of treatment services and support to people using drugs and to their families and friends. This report presents the latest annual snapshot...

This paper presents statistical data describing the composition and direction of Australia's services trade. Overview This publication is part of a set of trade statistical publications released annually by DFAT. It presents statistical data describing the composition and direction of Australia's services trade. Data partly sourced from official ABS data and includes details of the...

This Quick Guide provides an overview of the Australian naval shipbuilding industry since the 2013 federal election. Specifically, three key questions are addressed: What is the current status of naval shipbuilding and sustainment within Australia? What are the positions of Australian political parties and independents regarding naval shipbuilding? What is likely to be done in...

This paper presents an overview of Australia's principal public broadcaster, the ABC, with reference to its origins, current composition and functions and its vision for a viable future within a changing media environment. The paper also makes reference to some of the controversies which have been integral to long-running discussion about the ABC - allegations...