The report provides an annual update on the state of workplace gender equality in Australia. The national focus on gender equality in Australia increased throughout the reporting period. While there are still areas for improvement, this report highlights the impact of the focus and positive action on workplace gender equality in Australia.

This report presents estimates of the amount spent on health goods and services in Australia for 2022–23 and the decade leading up to this. It provides a clear picture of how much was spent on health, by who, and in which areas. During this period, $252.5 billion was spent on health goods and services in...

New work rights and higher wages in sectors like aged care are closing the gender pay gap, which is now shrinking by 1.3 percentage points on average each year. This report outlines 20 major reforms under the current Australian Government that have contributed to the quicker narrowing of the gender pay gap.

This report addresses the growing challenge of Australia’s lagging productivity, and the need to compete harder for business investment which can help improve it. The report identifies where the most effort is needed to shift the momentum of productivity towards growth including reducing red tape, tax reform, and increased investment in research and development.

The report combines standardised data across multiple agencies to reveal trends in the nature and extent of human trafficking and modern slavery, and identify characteristics of suspected victim‑survivors and perpetrators. The findings underscore the need for data collaboration policies to inform and evaluate future strategies and address the specific vulnerabilities of different groups to modern...