Examining the origins, conduct, conclusions of, and reactions to, previous budget reviews provides some indications about how the current National Commission of Audit might unfold. Introduction On 22 October 2013 the Abbott Government announced the appointment of a National Commission of Audit. In announcing the review, Treasurer Joe Hockey and Finance Minister Cormann said ‘[i]t...

This report provides an overview of the purpose, scope and reporting status of 6 national frameworks, 4 National Agreements and 5 National Partnership Agreements that are relevant to children and/or youth. Summary Infants, children and young people make up about a third of the Australian population, and have particular health and social needs that require...

This fourth and final review into the Collins Class submarine sustainment program argues that submarine maintenance and availability has significantly improved.

A number of barriers that prevent people from resolving civil disputes in a timely and affordable way should be removed, according to this draft report, which invites submissions from the public. Key points: There are widespread concerns that Australia's civil justice system is too slow, too expensive and too adversarial. But the notion of a...

There were over 2 million Australian internet subscribers accessing download speeds of 24Mbps or greater as at 31 December 2013, according to this release.