Australia’s consolidated government accounts bring together federal, state and local governments spending and revenue statistics. This gives the most complete picture of the nation’s fiscal position. The spending trends outlined in this report highlight that Australia’s fiscal system is inconsistent and inflexible. The analysis points to six potential issues in current policy setting processes.

Green hydrogen is often heralded in Australia’s net zero ambitions, but this paper posits that it is not viable today and won’t be in the foreseeable future. The paper examines why green hydrogen will likely remain prohibitively expensive, why projects are stalling and how the recently announced Orica subsidy exposes Australia’s strategy as untenable.

Government spending decisions are biased towards the short term, contributing to rising government debt levels. This report recommends the adoption of Treasurers' Fiscal Statements to enable governments to engage better with citizens on medium-term pressures and trade-offs in government spending.

This briefing note outlines how tax breaks for property investors in Australia are contributing to worsening housing affordability. It proposes the Federal Government recalibrate its housing policies to prioritise people on low incomes. It should curb the 50% CGT discount and negative gearing and invest the savings in essential supports such as social housing.

Everyday harm, such as being ignored or talked badly about, or not having your choices and preferences acted on, happens often to people with disability. This guide provides advice on how to notice, acknowledge and respond to harm, as well as how to repair harm and make changes so it doesn't happen again.