This report outlines a national science communication strategy, drawing on consultations with a wide range of science communicators, educators, journalists and scientists in all states and territories. Its key findings are that: • Communicating science effectively is important in achieving an innovative Australia and that national leadership and coherent action are required. • Australia is...

This paper outlines a range of issues as part of the consultation process for the current review of diagnostic imaging services.

This statement provides details of concessions, benefits, incentives and charges provided through the tax system to taxpayers by the Australian government. This statement lists around 340 tax expenditures and, where possible, reports the estimated pecuniary value or order of magnitude of the benefit to taxpayers over an eight year period, from 2005-06 to 2012-13. The...

Governments spent over $136 billion on the services covered in this year's report, equivalent to around 13 per cent of Australia's national income. The report covers:

In addition to assessing the fiscal and economic challenges of an ageing population, this report also includes a comprehensive discussion on environmental challenges and social sustainability. The report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges...