The Turnbull Government has provided an additional $2.9 billion in public hospital funding over the next three years (an increase of up to 6.5% a year) through an agreement with the states and territories that places greater focus on patient outcomes, particularly when it comes to caring for patients with chronic and complex needs.

Re-establishing the Australian Building and Construction Commission is critical for jobs, growth and our transition to a strong new economy. Restoring the rule of law to the construction industry is also critical for Australia’s ability to afford the infrastructure of the 21st century.

Australia's export trade agreements with China, Japan and South Korea – three of our four largest export markets – will set Australia up for the long term. These agreements will grow our economy, create jobs and benefit consumers. Independent economic modelling has found that together these three free trade agreements will, over the next two...

Middle income Australians are bearing a growing tax burden. Without action, the average full time wage earner would face the second highest marginal tax rate this year and nearly half of all taxpayers would be in the top two brackets in ten years’ time. The Government’s more than $3 billion Jobs for Families child care...

This investment is improving our intelligence capability and strengthening our border security against terrorism, crime and other threats, originating both here and overseas. To keep Australians safe, the Government has also established: The National Disruption Group – bringing together Federal agencies and state and territory police to coordinate counter-terrorism disruption operations; An AFP Online Targeting...