An economic scorecard that assesses the performance of each Australian state and ranks them across 10 key economic measures. Charts and tables are presented for each measure. The scorecard finds that Queensland is the overall best preforming state and New South Wales is the worst overall performing state.

This report provides an overview of investors’ climate progress in Australia, based on data from 65 of the largest superannuation funds, retail funds, and fund managers. It reports on positive progress with investor interest increasing across a range of climate solutions. Barriers remain to investing in climate solutions which offset some of the positive trends.

The strategy details how the NSW Government will work with partners to make NSW the best place to innovate. Goals and action areas guide how the Government will design programs, allocate funding and interact with stakeholders. Innovation is essential for the economic, social, and environmental well-being of NSW and the blueprint aims to create opportunity...

An independent panel is leading a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) system to explore how more home-grown ideas, research and translation can be encouraged. This discussion paper has been developed to support advice and inform potential strategies to optimise Australia’s R&D system.

This paper estimates the effect of several business investment tax breaks (ITBs), including tax credits and instant asset write-offs, implemented over the past 15 years. The paper provides three key findings. A key takeaway is that ITBs can be effective tools for stimulating the economy during a downturn.