Despite recent efforts, Australia's progress towards a more circular economy has been slow. This interim report highlights the ways in which Australians are using materials more sustainably and efficiently and the barriers that are limiting them. It identifies priority opportunities in six sectors: the built environment, food and agriculture, textiles and clothing, mining, vehicles, electronics...

An examination of productivity growth in the housing construction sector, highlighting decades of poor performance. The paper provides policy directions for improving construction productivity by reducing regulatory burden, streamlining and speeding up approval processes, supporting innovation and improving workforce flexibility. It provides seven reform directions to improve homebuilding efficiency.

The report on government services (RoGS) provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for early childhood education and care, school education, and vocational education and training. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector, a performance outcomes summary and sector-wide statistics on...

This Report on Government Services (RoGS) provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of primary and community health, ambulance services, public hospitals and services for mental health. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector.

This Report on Government Services (RoGS) provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of service provision and the achievement of outcomes for police services, courts and corrective services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector.