The 2025-26 Tasmanian budget forecast a significant increase in the state’s debt. This is despite the fact that the state will generate increased revenues. The cost of the yet-to-be-built Macquarie Point Stadium has become a lightning rod for debate about the state government’s priorities. This paper outlines how the state could increase revenue.

Despite historic efforts to improve rates of higher education participation for educationally disadvantaged students, these students remain under-represented in Australian universities. This research examined the characteristics and targeting of university-run equity initiatives in schools during 2022. The findings indicate that these programs did not effectively target disadvantaged or regional schools.

This guide is for policy and program staff involved in designing and implementing pilot programs. Pilot programs help policymakers test new approaches to improve outcomes for program participants. There are step-by-step instructions for each stage, including advice on how evaluation findings can be used while you run the pilot and after it finishes.

The Albanese Government has promised to cut 20% of outstanding student debt. This paper assesses the potential short- and long-term impact of the policy by simulating what might have happened had such a cut been implemented in 2012 instead of 2025.

This paper critically reviews current approaches to co-designing and faux-designing (tokenistic or superficial co-design practices) health policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It overviews key concepts, principles and benefits of co-design; highlights concerns with contemporary practices; and outlines critical issues to address. Case studies are included to illustrate aspects of best practice.