From 1996 to 2021, Australia’s rate of housing mobility declined from 18% to 15%. This paper assesses the implications of this shift and outlines the underlying drivers. Past work links this to Australia’s decline in job mobility, but this paper finds at most weak links. The findings challenge a number of common narratives.

This paper discusses some of the major economic challenges facing the re-elected Australian Government: budget repair, fiscal reform, productivity growth and housing. It finds that many of the government's fiscal and policy problems are unlikely to resolve without decisive reform. The paper argues that the government must now take fiscal discipline, productivity growth and housing...

This pulse survey provides insight into Queensland business sentiment, conditions, and expectations, and reflects the voice of Queensland businesses. In the March quarter, business confidence in the future of the state and national economies, as well as general business conditions, was at its strongest level since 2022 despite weak profitability.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of government activities and performance, including Australia. It presents the latest available data on government finances, employment, institutions, budgeting practices, risk management and citizen satisfaction. It outlines three key areas where governments can work to strengthen public trust and promote prosperity, offering evidence-based tools to tackle long-term challenges.

The 2025–26 Budget provides an economic and financial outlook for Western Australia (WA). It continues support for families, makes investments to grow the economy and make more things locally, and responds to the needs of a growing population. The budget outlines key investments in services and infrastructure to lay the foundations for WA’s future.