Public finance
Report
Auditor-General's report on the Annual Financial Report of the State of Victoria, 2015-16
This report sets out the results of the audit of the State of Victoria’s Annual Financial Report for 2015–16 and provides commentary on the financial outcomes and position achieved by the state and the general government sector.
Discussion paper
Using value capture to help deliver major land transport infrastructure: roles for the Australian Government
The purpose of this paper is to outline a range of value capture approaches, and seek feedback on how the Australian Government could use its various policy and funding levers to stimulate the use of value capture in the development and delivery of transport infrastructure. The paper sets out evidence of the relationship between transport...
Discussion paper
Value capture - options, challenges and opportunities for Victoria
This paper outlines the options, challenges and opportunities for implementing value capture in Victoria, including opportunities that arise from both infrastructure investment and planning changes. If you are interested in understanding more about using value capture to help fund infrastructure in Victoria, this paper will explain it for you. This paper aims to build community...
Journal article
The myth of the shrinking state? What does the data show about the size of the state in New Zealand, 1900-2015
Presents data using a variety of lenses – the state as taxer, spender, producer, employer, investor and steward – to assess how the size and shape of the state has changed since 1900.
Report
Post-election report of election commitments: 2016 general election
The Parliamentary Budget Officer is required, within thirty days after the end of the caretaker period for a general election, to prepare a post-election report of election commitments. For each designated parliamentary party, the post-election report presents budget impacts of election commitments that would have a material impact on the Commonwealth budget estimates for the...