Australian Government Performance, Made Transparent

The Aged Care Funding Gap: Where $4.3B in New Money Is Actually Going

Despite record funding increases following the Royal Commission, workforce shortages mean many aged care facilities still can't meet the mandated care minutes. We tracked where the money flows and where it stalls.

Why 43% of NDIS Plans Are Being Cut at Review — and What Participants Can Do

NDIA data shows plan reductions at review have nearly doubled since 2024. We analysed 800 participant experiences to identify the patterns behind the cuts and the appeals that succeed.

How Victoria's Big Build Is Reshaping Melbourne's West — At What Cost

The Suburban Rail Loop, West Gate Tunnel, and Metro Tunnel are transforming transport infrastructure but the cost blowouts, land acquisitions, and construction disruption tell a more complex story.

Digital Identity in Australia: myGovID Adoption Hits 19M but Trust Lags Behind

Nearly 19 million Australians now have a myGovID but our survey of 2,100 users reveals persistent confusion about what it does, privacy concerns, and frustration with the verification process.

State Budget Comparison: Who's Spending What on Health Per Capita in 2025-26

We compiled health spending per capita across all states and territories. The gaps are stark: the ACT spends $4,200 per resident while Queensland spends $2,800. What explains the difference?

The Rise of AI in Australian Public Service: 67 Agencies Now Using It

From fraud detection at the ATO to permit processing in local councils, AI adoption across government has tripled since 2024. We mapped every known deployment and assessed the governance frameworks.

Housing Australia's Scorecard: 6 Months In, How Many Homes Are Actually Being Built

The Housing Australia Future Fund promised to catalyse 30,000 social and affordable homes. Six months after the first investments, we tracked actual construction starts against the targets.

What 5 Years of FOI Data Tells Us About Government Transparency Trends

We analysed 5 years of Freedom of Information request outcomes across federal agencies. Processing times are up 34%, full release rates are down, and some agencies now refuse more than they release.