This paper presents information on the prevalence of homelessness among Indigenous Australians, the characteristics of Indigenous people who are homeless, and the use of specialist homelessness services by Indigenous people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Summary The rate of homelessness among Indigenous Australians fell between 2006 and 2011

Indigenous households were 6 times as likely as other Australian households to live in social housing, with an estimated 31% of Indigenous households living in such housing in 2013, this report finds. Summary A large proportion of housing assistance to Indigenous households is provided through mainstream housing assistance programs, particularly Commonwealth Rent Assistance and public...

This inquiry into Australia's childcare sector recommends that the government rescind its proposed budget changes.

Makes recommendations on how the financial system can most effectively help the Australian economy be productive, grow and meet the financial needs of Australians. Executive summary Objectives and principles This Inquiry’s objective is to assess, and make recommendations on, how the financial system can most effectively help the Australian economy be productive, grow and meet...

This paper examines whether it is more expensive to own a house or to rent. The paper assesses houses as ‘overvalued’ if home buyers pay too much, in the sense that they would be better off renting than buying. This involves comparing the financial cost of renting a home with the cost of owning a...