This review of the Electric Car Discount (ECD) in Australia looks at the effectiveness of the ECD and whether it should continue. The review recommended that the government consider changes to better manage the costs of the ECD.

The problem examined in this Decision Regulation Impact Statement (D-RIS) is that more could be done to better support services to protect children attending an education and care service, with a focus on improving child safety. Several policy options have been identified in the D-RIS, including regulatory and non-regulatory approaches, to improve child safety.

This report illustrates the substantial direct costs governments incur by failing to address the root causes of social and environmental issues. The report uses three examples – childhood poverty, preventable disease and chemical contamination – to illustrate the extent of avoidable spending, and make the fiscal case for tackling issues as early as possible.

These lists of commitments and their costings for the 2025 Australian federal election were provided to the Parliamentary Budget Officer prior to election day. Lists have been provided by the Australian Greens, Australian Labor Party, the Coalition, and the Independent members for Indi and Kooyong.

This report sets out draft decisions, findings and recommendations from a review of the cost of delivering out-of-home care and the pricing arrangements with non-government providers who deliver care under contract with the NSW Government. It recommends a simplified approach to pricing, increased financial support for carers and increased accountability across the system.