Claims that Australia faces a productivity crisis are overblown, this report argues. It presents evidence showing productivity growth in recent decades has not been equally reflected in higher real wages and better living standards. Proactive measures to lift wages and living standards are needed if stronger productivity growth is to support stronger living standards.

This report argues billions of dollars are saved each year when the Government supports a mixed model provision of schooling (government, Catholic and independent) by investing in non-government education in Australia. The report finds when all schools receive their full funding entitlement under the Australian Education Act formula, savings to taxpayers will be $6.88 billion...

The quarterly snapshot is the 50th national report on children’s education and care services operating under Australia's National Quality Framework. It provides analysis and information on the profile of the sector and the quality ratings of services against the National Quality Standard. The report is accompanied by an interactive online version of the snapshot.

Investment in Research and Development (R&D) plays a key role in driving productivity. Concerningly, Australia’s business R&D spending has fallen to half that of peer countries. The report provides real world examples of how large business R&D investment has a positive spillover effect. It proposes six targeted reforms to unlock a number of economic benefits.

The Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025 amends the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 to implement measures aimed at improving quality and safety in the early childhood education and care sector. This paper sets out the purpose of the Bill, the background, government responsibilities, key...