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.

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.

An expansion of the bulk billing incentive to cover non-concession patients is being introduced by the Australian Government from 1 November 2025. This report considers the impact of this expansion, analysing how many general practice (GP) clinics are likely to become fully bulk billing from 1 November 2025.

This paper advocates for a comprehensive redesign of the National Disability Insurance Scheme's (NDIS) employment support framework. It argues too few participants have employment discussed during planning and funding and the current configuration of NDIS employment supports is in need of reform to deliver sustainable open employment outcomes for many participants.

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...