Housing affordability is an important social determinant of health and living in unaffordable housing reinforces systemic health inequalities for people with disability. This study examined trends in housing affordability inequalities between people with and without disability. It concludes without targeted, structural reforms, people with disability will continue to experience both housing and health inequalities for...

This rapid review examines the housing needs of people with Multiple Sclerosis, whose unpredictable functional changes require timely home modifications and support. It identifies needs for accessible housing, affordable assistive technology, and responsive funding, with delays limiting independence. Proactive planning, coordinated support, and flexible funding are essential to help people with MS maintain independence and...

Individual income taxes in Australia raise nearly half of federal government revenue. This note offers a new perspective on the efficiency and equity implications of the individual income tax system. The findings paint two starkly different pictures of horizontal and vertical equity in effective tax rates at high and low levels of income.

Capability reviews assess an agency’s current capability and how well it is positioned to meet its future objectives and challenges. This review of the Department of Education considered the trends and challenges for delivering a higher performing national education system in the coming four years and provides a review of the capabilities considered necessary for...

The report examines the performance of the Australian mental health system, the prevalence of mental health challenges and the drivers behind it. It shows a steady rise in financial stress and the number of Australians delaying mental health care due to cost.