Abstract The impacts of climate change do not adhere to conventional governance boundaries. Floods for example do not stop at the state border, nor are storm surges contained within local government jurisdictions. Whilst this may appear self-evident, this 'inconvenient institutional truth' poses considerable challenges to existing and deeply embedded governance frameworks. Despite growing recognition that...

The conduct of fiscal policy as part of overall macroeconomic management is essential to underpinning growth and stability in the Australian economy. The sustainability of fiscal settings and the efficiency of individual budget measures help to support consumer and investor confidence, to ensure governments do their job cost-effectively and, ultimately, to assist rising living standards...

Executive Summary An assessment of tenant experiences of the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing (NPARIH) Property and Tenancy Management (PTM) reforms in the Northern Territory was undertaken on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Aff airs (FaHCSIA) , in conjunction with the Northern Territory Government. The...

This report presents the results of a key perfomance indicator (KPI) audit pilot project, which was designed to assess the status of the Australian Government performance measurement and reporting framework. The report concludes that it is time for greater attention, investment and resourcing to be given to the quality and integrity of KPIs used by...

Healthcare: Reform or ration considers: The contribution of the biotechnology sector to the Australian economy, export challenges and opportunities and policies that would support sector innovation and advance Australia's comparative advantage; How education in STEM skills underpins an innovative economy and policies that would improve the quality and quantity of students undertaking STEM subjects; and...