This report assesses the health equity implications of federal, state and territory government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic across housing, employment and income support.

This research plan identifies the urgent and strategic research priorities (and critical gaps) that require assessment for a successful Australian energy transition.

Improving primary health care and local government collaboration has great potential to improve the quality of health planning and action on social determinants, thus advancing population health and health equity.

The social determinants of health (SDH) are recommended as a policy focus for governments seeking to increase health and wellbeing, and maintain control of health care budgets. Urban planning influences the SDH by shaping the physical and social aspects of neighbourhoods, creating conditions that can either support or detract from the promotion of physical activity...

Across Australia, low-income people lose about six years of life compared to their better-off compatriots. If policymakers want to reduce health inequities, one of the best ways is to create environments that promote better health. This is known as addressing the ‘social determinants of health.’