This report explores the relationship between patient experience and socioeconomic disadvantage in NSW, showing that social determinants can present a major barrier to health access, experience and outcomes. It reveals a decline in patient experience, particularly in regional areas, with cost emerging as a significant barrier to accessing healthcare.

This in-depth analysis of the midwifery profession reveals widespread staffing shortfalls, particularly in non-metropolitan areas. The report says that the workforce is in crisis and urgent action is needed to boost midwifery students by a fifth. The report provides more than 30 recommendations to grow the midwifery workforce and ensure its future.

Fraud and corruption undermine the integrity of and public trust in government, including by reducing funds available for government program delivery and causing financial and reputational damage to defrauded entities. This audit examines fraud controls arrangements in the Department of Health and Aged Care, using the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme as a case study of...

While consumers are often targeted in food waste campaigns, hospitality and the food industry are major contributors to overall food waste, with the hospitality sector responsible for 16% of Australia’s annual food waste. Sector Action Plans work with key stakeholders across a food industry sector or along a food commodity supply chain to understand where...

This report benchmarks the performance of Australia’s biggest banks in achieving their commitments to reach net zero emissions, finding that they continue to fall short despite progress. The report provides 19 recommendations to help banks progress and expand their climate goals and increase transparency while protecting against risk.