Economics
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Economy
Economic management
Macroeconomics
Economic policy
Report
Foundations for growth and competitiveness 2026
The report looks at structural reforms in policy areas that have been identified as priorities to lift growth in OECD and selected non-OECD countries. The selection of priorities is supported by a database of internationally comparable indicators that enable countries to assess their economic performance and structural policies in a wide range of areas.
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Gari Yala 2 (Speak the Truth) full report: centreing the work experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians in 2025–2026
This report is an examination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s workplace experiences in Australia. The message from participants is clear: organisations have made some progress but not enough. Racism and lack of cultural safety remain widespread, and without organisations deeply committing to truth-listening and truth-acting, meaningful change will remain out of reach.
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Hustling, not hiring: why fewer Australians are starting a business
The report explores the latest trends in business formation in Australia. It identifies measures to improve the operating environment for emerging businesses and calls for a refresh of supporting programs and policies in four key areas: regulation, finance, skills, and culture and competition. It finds Australia has experienced a long-term decline in business ownership rates.
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Changing coverage of the Child Support Program and implications for research on separated parents
This report examines the extent to which cohorts of families are using the Child Support Scheme compared to nearly a decade ago. It is important to understand the drivers of the decline in the Child Support Program coverage and how separated parents, especially main carers, meet the financial needs of their children.
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25 years of false starts: a new approach to tax reform
By identifying the forces that have repeatedly undermined tax reform in Australia, this report explores whether a different approach could help Australia move beyond repeated false starts and build a more credible pathway for future change. It finds that reform failure over the last 25 years is rarely attributable to a single factor.