Updated information on the Government’s economic and fiscal outlook since the previous budget. Against a challenging global backdrop, economic growth in Australia is expected to improve over the forecast period. It details measures to provide relief to Australians, repair the budget and reform the economy, identifying a number of national priorities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth Government provided a range of financial support measures to alleviate the adverse economic consequences faced by individuals and businesses, and stimulate economic activity. The authors analyse the effectiveness of four support measures. By understanding the effectiveness of these measures, governments can be ready to respond to future economic downturns...

As Melbourne’s population is projected to outgrow Sydney due to factors beyond local government control, the need for substantial investment in new suburbs and infrastructure, especially within the geographical boundaries of the Outer Melbourne Councils, becomes paramount.

This report, drawing on previous Institute for Government reports, highlights the four areas that offer the greatest opportunity for the new UK Government to ensure that its fiscal policy best helps deliver its priorities and ends by setting out how these could be enacted in legislation.

The Parliamentary Budget Office's (PBO's) Guide to the Budget is an introduction to navigating the Budget Papers for non-technical users. The guide complements the PBO’s Online budget glossary.