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Economic importance of non-hospital health & aged-related community care services |
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Economic importance of non-hospital health and aged-related community care services to regional communities
Health and community care services underpin the wellbeing and quality of life of all Australians. They also make a substantial contribution to the Australian economy — the health sector alone accounts for around 10 per cent of GDP.
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) recently recognised the critical role performed by the health and community care sector by announcing a \$1.1 billion reform package (over 5 years) to achieve better health for all Australians. A significant share of this funding is to go towards improved access to health and community care services for people living in regional Australia. HESTA engaged CRA International to examine the economic contribution made by non-hospital health and aged-related community care services.
To find out more information or to download the Economic Report visit the HESTA website. |
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Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth |
Productivity Commission Research Report Foreword:Migration has played a critical role in shaping Australia’s society and economy. As a policy issue, migration is seen as significant in the context of an ageing population, future labour supply and the prospects for economic growth as well as for its social and environmental impacts. In this study, the Commission has been asked by the Australian Government to focus specifically on the economic impacts of migration. In particular, the Commission was asked to examine the ways in which the population growth and human capital aspects of migration might affect Australia’s productivity and future living standards. In conducting its research, the Commission has drawn on information from submissions, consultations with government and other relevant organisations and research groups, as well as a wide array of studies on the economic impacts of migration. The Commission is grateful to the many people who have taken the time to contribute to this study, including those who provided feedback on the position paper. The study was overseen by Commissioner Judith Sloan, and was conducted by a research team led by John Salerian in the Melbourne office. Gary Banks Chairman April 2006 Click here to download: Full Report |
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Reform of Australia's Federal System: Identifying the Benefits |
A Discussion Paper produced for the NSW Farmers’ Association by the federalism Project, Griffith University
This discussion paper sets out a draft framework for the evaluation of different options for the future of Australia’s federal system of government. In 2004, the NSW Farmers Association established a taskforce to investigate the feasibility of creating one or more new states from within the present boundary of New South Wales. In 2005, the Association commissioned Griffith University’s Federalism Project to advise on a suitable contemporary methodology for assessing the costs and benefits of federal reform. This paper represents the first step in the development of this larger evaluation methodology. It provides a framework for a larger program of research to assess the potential costs and benefits of a range of options for structural and administrative reform of Australia’s federal system. NSW Farmers Association and Griffith University welcome feedback on the framework to inform the evaluation program, and invite expressions of interest from organisations and researchers interested in supporting and conducting the research involved. www.griffith.edu.au/federalismClick here to download: Discussion Paper |
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