Albanese's government prioritizes effective taxpayer spending evaluation

smh.com.au September 3, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is focusing on improving the effectiveness of taxpayer spending. The Treasury has established the Australian Centre for Evaluation to assess government programs using evidence-based methods, including randomized controlled trials. This initiative aims to ensure that spending is informed by data rather than ideology, with early trials showing promising results in areas like policing and court attendance.


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