This independent evaluation finds that the key policy framework for tackling elder abuse, the National plan to respond to the abuse of older Australians 2019-2023, is achieving its aims of uniting governments, agencies and organisations in tackling the abuse of older people.

This Post-Implementation Review (PIR) assesses whether legislation that removed the preferential tax treatment for Offshore Banking Units is achieving its intended goals effectively and efficiently. The PIR found that the measures were effective and delivered net benefits to the Australian community.

The State of the Environment Report provides a review of Australia’s natural environment every five years to shape strategy, policy and action to influence behaviours and actions taken to prevent further environmental decline in Australia. This evaluation of the report identified 25 recommendations to improve the communication and promotion, accessibility and utility of the report.

This interim report details an evaluation of a Payment By Outcomes (PBO) trial – an initiative that trials outcomes-based funding for employment services that support people experiencing complex barriers to work. This first report spans the trial initiation, design, development and implementation in the first year of service delivery.

The evaluation of the JobKeeper payment considered both the impact and processes of the entire payment. The effectiveness of JobKeeper was assessed in terms of achieving its objectives. Lessons learned from the design and implementation were also recorded with a view to informing future policy responses. This report details the key findings of the evaluation.