Economics
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Economy
Economic management
Macroeconomics
Economic policy
Report
Maximising Australia’s green growth: leveraging trade and aid policy to drive Australia’s green exports agenda
This report shows how Australia can work with its trade partners to jointly transition heavy industries into a net zero world. It argues that while the Government has taken steps to support Australia’s future green industries, more certainty about the demand for these future green commodities is required to unlock domestic investment. The report makes...
Report
Quarterly Australian work outlook: June quarter 2025
The report provides the survey findings of human resources professionals and decision makers across private, public and not-for-profit organisations in Australia. It offers insights into recruitment and redundancy intentions, employee turnover rates and pay expectations. The report also examines the impact of recent legislative changes on workplace practices, including the right to disconnect and casual...
Evaluation
Employing 100 evaluation: final report
This evaluation assessed the impact of a program aiming to place jobseekers with disability into roles by focusing on building employer confidence and capability. It found the program exceeded its original goals and a focus on the employer environment first was key to its success.
Report
Maximising Australian industry participation through defence contracting
An audit of whether Defence’s procurement arrangements are delivering Australian industry policy outcomes. It finds a range of shortcomings in current practices and recommends improvements to Defence's systems and contract management.
Report
Victorian budget 2025/26: overview
The budget outlines the Victorian Government's fiscal policy, infrastructure investment and economic outlook. Measures focus on cost-of-living help and more investment in frontline services. It continues a commitment to drive down spend on inefficient and non‑priority programs, and will deliver an operating surplus in the budget year for the first time since before the pandemic.