This report describes trends in the use of prescription medicines covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It provides data on the usage rates of – and Australian Government spending on – prescription medicines.

This analysis measures the size of the Australian Night Time Economy (NTE), as defined as economic activity occurring between 6pm and 6am, with a focus on the Core NTE comprising food, drink and leisure & entertainment businesses. The report reveals that the number of Core NTE businesses stabilised during 2022-23 and employment has nearly returned...

This report assesses whether the NSW Department of Education is effectively supporting students with disability in NSW public schools. It finds the Department still hasn’t resolved longstanding issues with funding, access to targeted supports, monitoring school practice and tracking outcomes for students with disability.

This assessment covers the global and macro-financial environment, resilience of Australian households and businesses, and resilience of the Australian financial system. There is also a focus on the financial stability implications of artificial intelligence including the supply and demand factors, the economic benefits, the benefits and risks, and laws and regulations.

This report examines the relationship between employment and firm returns comparing two distinct entity models, Equity Owned Firms (EOFs) and Co-operative and Mutual Enterprises (CMEs). It identifies significant differences in the employment maintained by both entity models.