In Australia, governments give hospitals a set amount of funding for each service provided to a patient, regardless of patient outcomes. This paper asks whether reducing payments to a hospital when a patient develops certain complications can lower the risk of complications occurring. Initial findings suggest financial mechanisms could be effective in lifting the quality...

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for early childhood education and care (ECEC), school education, and vocational education and training (VET). It finds increasing serious incidents reported in ECEC, school attendance decreasing and VET outcomes improving.

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for primary and community health, ambulance services, public hospitals and services for mental health. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector.

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for police services, courts and corrective services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector. Total government expenditure for justice services was $26.5 billion in 2024–25.

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for emergency services for fire and other events. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector and a case study on flood mitigation, prevention and preparedness efforts.