This paper argues that an independent health body is needed to integrate Australia's fragmented national health services so they can effectively respond to changing health needs. The paper proposes the independent health body would: * Need to balance the short-term needs with the long-term vision for improving the health status of all Australians. * Be...

Australia’s major companies are calling for major shortfalls in the nation’s electricity network to be addressed in this submission to the COAG national energy reform group. While a national energy market had promised greater competition and lower energy prices in reality, the benefits to date from reform have been limited. According to BCA member companies...

Fixing the nation’s water supply system is achievable and would boost our economy by $9 billion, according to this Business Council of Australia report. Instead of taking hard decisions to fix the problem, Governments are supporting a flawed water system that is effectively turning sufficient supplies of water at the source into scarcity for householders...