This report discusses the potential for the Trump administration to ask Australia to water down the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This would result in higher medicine prices. The report argues that policies delivering cheaper medicine for Australians should not be considered trade restrictions.

An economic scorecard that assesses the performance of each Australian state and ranks them across 10 key economic measures. Charts and tables are presented for each measure. The scorecard finds that Queensland is the overall best preforming state and New South Wales is the worst overall performing state.

This report summarises the key discussions and major themes emerging from a summit aimed at finding ways to improve outcomes for people impacted by drugs in New South Wales. The report sets out 56 priority actions grouped under 12 areas, including the service system, funding models, prevention and early intervention, information and education, and harm...

The threat to housing in Australia from hazards such as bushfires, floods and cyclones is increasing, with replacement costs escalating. This report explores the housing policies that can improve community preparedness and responses to disasters. It presents several opportunities for policy development and practice change. Build back better approaches need to become the norm in...

An assessment of the track records and promises of the major parties and key cross-benchers in relation to climate policy. The report concludes that the Labor Party has a credible plan to cut climate pollution, while the Federal Coalition is proposing policies that will worsen climate impacts.