Federal government
Guide
Guide to the 2022-23 Budget
This guide to navigating the Commonwealth Government budget papers explains in a non-technical way where to find key information in the budget papers.
Report
The lost years: counting the costs of climate inaction in Australia
This report provides a detailed overview of the federal government’s approach to climate change since the election of the Liberal-National Coalition in 2013. The Climate Council's assessment of the government’s climate performance over the past eight years finds there’s been a complete and catastrophic failure to act.
Discussion paper
Democracy agenda for the 47th Parliament of Australia: options for reform
This paper outlines reforms for consideration by parliamentarians and the Australian government. Some are well developed and long promised, and require only the political will to implement. Others still require careful consideration and development. Many would have accumulative effects, with reforms in one area making reforms in other areas more viable.
Briefing paper
Budget analysis 2022-23: a budget to get to the May election – but no further
The Morrison Government has tabled its budget for the 2022-23 financial year. In this briefing paper, the Centre for Future Work's team of economists unpacks the budget, considers its effects and suggests alternatives.
Report
Careless on accountability: is federal aged care funding siphoned away?
This report provides several case studies of large Australian aged care operators that demonstrate the urgent need for government reforms to require transparency and public accountability on federal aged care funding.