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Report
Investing in early intervention initiatives
This audit was conducted to assess if departments produce evidence to show that early intervention initiatives improve outcomes, reduce service demand and deliver the savings used to make budget reductions. The audit found improvements could be made in this area to better support government decision-making.
Report
Queensland Budget 2026–27: Budget strategy and outlook
The Budget strategy and outlook provides the context and background of the Queensland Budget. This includes the Government’s fiscal and economic plan, key priorities, an overview of revenue and expenses and the financial statements for the Queensland Government as a whole.
Briefing paper
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026: bill digest
This bills digest assists with consideration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026. The Bill is primarily aimed at reducing projected growth in NDIS expenditure and participant numbers, while strengthening fraud controls, provider regulation and governance arrangements.
Briefing paper
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026: bills digest
This preliminary bills digest assists with early consideration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026. The Bill is primarily aimed at reducing projected growth in NDIS expenditure and participant numbers, while strengthening fraud controls, provider regulation and governance arrangements.
Report
Gender lens on the Budget 2026–27
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.