This briefing paper investigates whether or not airport services need further economic regulation.

Defence has a complex accountability system that has evolved over many years. It has its strengths and weaknesses, however Defence has reached a point in its evolution where there is a strong case to redesign its accountability system. Current arrangements are under stress and their failure damages Defence. This stress is manifested in poor outcomes...

This publication provides information about child care across Australia for the December quarter 2010. The data in the report are sourced primarily from the Department’s administrative system, the Child Care Management System. Key findings In the December quarter 2010 there were 911,990 Australian children in approved child care, up 4 per cent on the December...

This briefing note outlines recent developments in this increasingly important part of Australia’s energy sector. The paper is primarily about the extent of this resource and its development (including some environmental matters related to this) but it does not cover the details or controversies relating to how and where it is developed.

Population growth has been the subject of much public discussion in recent times. However, widespread misconceptions about the pace, characteristics and implications of population growth means that much of this debate has not been as well informed by the facts as the topic deserves. To enhance public understanding, in December 2010 the Commission released a...