The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for emergency services for fire and other events. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector and a case study on flood mitigation, prevention and preparedness efforts.

This fact sheet provides information on a landmark agreement between the Australian Government and state and territory governments to reform Australia’s health and disability systems. As part of this agreement, governments have agreed to put new investment into supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

This workbook supports individuals with disability to work through and document the process of exploring job options. It helps the individuals to work with their families and employment counsellors to tailor their job discovery journey.

Migration is a complex topic for public debate. Net Overseas Migration (NOM), the difference between arrivals and departures, is a core driver of population change. This paper argues that the recent surge and subsequent fall in NOM in Australia are best understood as the delayed adjustment of a demand driven migration system after an unprecedented...

Australia has one of the world’s most privatised high school systems. This paper reveals that Australia is the most expensive place in the developed world for families to send a child to high school. It finds there is no evidence that the significant expense of privatised school education has boosted Australia’s education performance.