This paper presents a meta-analysis of ex-post empirical evidence on the effects of mitigation policies on emissions. It covers a range of pricing and non-pricing mitigation policies across five broad sectors: agriculture, forestry and other land use, buildings, industry, power and transport. The analysis assesses how policy design attributes and country-specific factors impact estimated policy...

This discussion paper examines psychosocial support in Australia’s mental health system and the economic evidence of its impact. While emerging findings indicate mental, social, and economic benefits, robust evaluation remains limited. Gaps include definitions, frameworks, and system-level data. The paper calls for investment in measurement, mapping, and economic evaluation to strengthen evidence and inform reform.

This review assesses the cost-effectiveness of programs under the Community Pharmacy Agreement (CPA) and their broader impact on the pharmacy sector and health system. CPAs aim to provide timely and equitable supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines across Australia. The findings provide insights into the appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency of each program.

A broad ranging review of the Victorian public sector and its operating environment with a focus on improving the delivery of core services and finding opportunities to create more budget capacity. It provides advice to the government on how to set up the budget process for the future, including an ongoing cycle of review to...

The Boosting Apprentice Commencements (BAC) and Completing Apprentice Commencements programs aimed to support businesses take on an apprenticeship or traineeship during the COVID-19 pandemic. This evaluation sought to answer questions covering apprentice commencements and completions, apprentice and employer characteristics, and cost effectiveness. There are 7 major lessons for the design of future policies outlined in...