The survey explores people’s perceptions of different public institutions in their country and the degree to which they trust their government. It showcases evidence on people’s experiences with and expectations of government reliability, responsiveness, fairness, integrity and openness. This country note finds that Australia recorded an increase in trust in the federal government between 2021...

Australia’s liquid fuel security has a long history of policy debate and is subject to changing trade and industry dynamics. Fuel supply and security was also a key focus in the 2026–27 Budget. This paper outlines Australia’s liquid fuel supply chain, storage arrangements, and some key measures from the budget.

This gender lens on the Budget is produced as an annual report on the implementation of government commitments to gender equality across the Australian federal Budget. It finds there are some positive steps in the 2026–27 Budget, but the environment in which it has landed is fraught. Recommendations are identified across portfolio areas.

This publication provides a graphical summary of information contained in the Australian Government's 2026–27 Budget. It covers trends in the budget aggregates; programs and measures; expenses and revenue; and key terms and notes. Of the 137 measures in the 2026–27 Budget, the largest 10 measures improve the underlying cash balance by around $10.9b.

This overview outlines the key initiatives for the Australian Government Budget, and presents the international and domestic economic outlook. The Budget aims to get Australia through the global oil shock and take pressure off Australians, while continuing to build a stronger economy, better tax system, fairer housing market and a more sustainable budget.