The Commonwealth Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have been driving significant wage gains across the Australian economy and creating long-term benefits worth billions, this report finds. Labour force data shows no negative employment effects from the changes. Instead, it shows rising employment, tight labour markets and increased job satisfaction.

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...

This report outlines key factors associated with five Closing the Gap targets considered to be social determinants of health: housing; youth engagement in employment, education or training; year 12 completion; participation in tertiary education; and employment. Remoteness was identified as an important factor for three of the targets. The report identifies common themes and strategies...