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Welcome to Deloitte's Public Sector Insights. Keep up-to-date with the latest thinking with our catalogue of publications, articles, research studies, surveys, discussion papers, podcasts, webcasts, newsletters and features related to defence, education, health & human services, justice & security, transport & infrastructure, and revenue, regulatory & central agencies. View related studies and reports on the global Deloitte Public Sector website.
Recent releases
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Housing aspirations of new settlers to Australia Analyses the impacts of migration on underlying demand for housing for the National Housing Supply Council's State of Supply Report. Deloitte Access Economics, January 2012 | 68 pages |
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Contract and procurement fraud – an update Examines recent trends of concern for major contracts in the resources & heavy industry sectors plus ways to claw back cost overruns. Forensic Foresight, Issue 9, December 2011 | 3 pages |
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Life sciences & health care: Measuring the value of R&D Assesses R&D returns of UK pharmaceutical companies to appraise IRR relative to WACC, as well as quantifying key drivers of value. Joint Deloitte/ Thomson Reuters study, November 2011 | 16 pages |
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Dynamics of Australian Superannuation 2011-2030 The Deloitte Super Model to explore a range of scenarios showing asset growth by market segment & implications for retirement adequacy. Executive summary, November 2011 | 4 pages |
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Age-related macular degeneration: 2006 report update Quantifies costs of visual impairment/blindness, the benefits of prevention & ways to overcome barriers to treatment/rehabilitation. Deloitte Access Economics, November 2011 | 146 pages |
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Acute coronary syndrome: role of secondary prevention Details the critical need for secondary prevention efforts to curtail ongoing heart attack or ACS mortality risks and economic costs. Deloitte Access Economics, November 2011 | 95 pages |
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Economic impact of the 'information glut' Examines impacts on productivity, customer relations, reputation and missed opportunities to access new markets/improve performance. Deloitte Access Economics, November 2011 | 32 pages |
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QRC Queensland resource sector: state growth outlook Reviews labour, water & electricity supply side constraints given the sector's projected $142 billion capital expenditure till 2020. Deloitte Access Economics, November 2011 | 87 pages |
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Unravelling the truth: CIOs and IT myths Discusses 10 myths including: Does IT cost too much? Is outsourcing a quick fix (only)? Do system implementations always fail? Deloitte point of view, November 2011 | 28 pages |
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The economic cost of sleep disorders in Australia Quantifies the direct & indirect costs including the contribution to depression, stroke, workplace injuries & motor vehicle accidents. Deloitte Access Economics, October 2011 | 135 pages |
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How to work As One in government: getting unstuck Addresses the major challenge facing many senior executives: How to get your team aligned & fully engaged in executing your strategy. Deloitte US GovLab report, October 2011 | 34 pages |
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Living with Parkinson's disease: 2007 report update Report for Parkinson's Australia details current and projected trends in prevalence & costs, & areas for policy & policy attention. Deloitte Access Economics, October 2011 | 87 pages |
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An Intergenerational Report for the States Included in BCA submission Preparing for a better future: Progressing comprehensive tax reform in Australia for the 2011 Tax Forum. Deloitte Access Economics, October 2011 | 41 pages |
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Improving patient care in Emergency Departments Explores ways to change the design of hospital emergency departments to improve patient care and reduce waiting times. Article, Medical Forum WA, October 2011 | 3 pages |
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Access to cancer treatment in non-metropolitan areas Quantifies access to cancer-related treatments and the impact on cancer-related treatment outcomes by federal electoral division. Deloitte Access Economics, September 2011 | 87 pages |
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Getting results in government: a program checklist Combines insights from three leading public sector / management authors with practical lessons to create a program leader checklist. Deloitte US GovLab report, September 2011 | 20 pages |
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Rural medical workforce distribution programs and policies Report for Department of Health and Ageing on workforce supply by geographic distribution to 2020 and the impact of rural incentives. Deloitte Access Economics, October 2011 | 71 pages |
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Carbon pricing mechanism: Issues for water utilities Names eight utilities exceeding the emissions threshold for tax purposes plus other issues for broader consideration by utilities. Deloitte Access Economics, September 2011 | 2 pages |
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Technology trends 2011: a public sector perspective Identifies 10 trends, clustered in two categories: re-emerging 'enablers' & 'disruptive deployments; including social & mobile computing. Deloitte US Technology Practice, September 2011 | 93 pages |
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Fiscal risks of the Clean Energy Future package (CEFP) Part of the Business Council of Australia's submission to the Joint Select Committee Inquiry into Australia's Clean Energy Future. Deloitte Access Economics, September 2011 | 23 pages |
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State of the water sector 2011: the view from the top Includes commentary from CEOs and other industry leaders on the 2010 SOWS Survey findings plus a summary of key differences by State. AWA/Deloitte Reports, September 2011 | 76 pages + 7 x 32 pages |
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Dementia across Australia: 2011- 2050 Report for Alzheimers Australia provides prevalence estimates & projections with national, state/territory and electoral breakdowns. Deloitte Access Economics, September 2011 | 15 pages |
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Better Health Channel – VicHealth iPhone/iPad app Covers urgent medical help & contacts, a location-based search to find service providers + extensive info on conditions & treatments. Deloitte Online, September 2011 | Free download |
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State of the water sector 2010-15: national/state views This suite of reports presents the key findings from a survey of 1100+ water sector participants on the industry's critical issues. AWA/Deloitte Reports, September 2011 | 76 pages + 7 x 32 pages |
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Re-examining the business case for diversity Looks at the research linking diversity to productivity and performance given few entities are actively pursuing value via diversity. Deloitte Human Capital Consulting, September 2011 | 20 pages |
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Atrial fibrillation & the cost of preventable strokes Report for Boehringer Ingelheim on the social & economic cost of strokes including the burden on the Australian health care system. Deloitte Access Economics, September 2011 | 49 pages |
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Economic analysis of Hospital in the Home (HITH) Report for the Hospital in the Home Society of Australasia on the cost effectiveness of HITH relative to hospital care. Deloitte Access Economics, September 2011 | 64 pages |
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Medical tourism in Australia: a scoping study Department of Resources, Energy & Tourism investigates the potential economic benefits and public health costs of medical tourism. Deloitte Access Economics, August 2011 | 87 pages |
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Economic contribution of the film & television industry 2009-10 Report for AFACT covering production, distribution, exhibition, free-to-air TV, subscription TV, retail, rental and online sales. Deloitte Access Economics, August 2011 | 40 pages |
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The true value of rail Report for the Australian Railway Association on the economic, social and environmental benefits of rail. Deloitte Access Economics, August 2011 | 90 pages |
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Local government structural reform in Tasmania Report for the Property Council of Australia, Tasmanian Division on the economic implications of reform of local government in Tasmania. Deloitte Access Economics, August 2011 | 53 pages |
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Implications from a downturn in international students Report for Universities Australia on the impact of a student downturn on both the higher education sector and the broader economy Deloitte Access Economics, August 2011 | 110 pages |
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Red ink rising: The road to fiscal sustainability Insights and best practices from governments around the world to achieve fiscal balance and sustainable government. Deloitte Research Public Sector study, August 2011 | 56 pages |
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Success factors in contracting for outcomes Contract fundamentals, managing unintended consequences & program overlaps, provider & lender requirements, payment & performance. Deloitte UK Insights, July 2011 | 34 pages |
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Regulated assets: trends and investment opportunities Explores key valuation issues: required rates of return (regulated vs. unregulated assets), RAB multiples, plus energy sector assets. DCF Infrastructure series, Issue 2, July 2011 | 16 pages |
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Fed Cloud: the future of public sector work Re-examines public sector workforce structures to meet both today's challenges & the talents/preferences of new generation workers. Deloitte US GovLab / Center for Innovation, July 2011 | 32 pages |
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Improving public services through data analytics Outlines how public bodies can draw insight from their data. Deloitte Analytics Institute paper, July 2011 | 13 pages |
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The carbon pricing mechanism: key issues for business Assesses the direct and indirect flow-through impacts of the carbon price effective July 2012 and how to prepare for the ETS effective 2015. Issue paper, July 2011 | 8 pages |
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Shared services for hospital systems: It's your turn Candid views on cost reduction & other benefits of shared services from health care organisations who have adopted different models. Deloitte point of view, June 2011 | 20 pages |
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The economic, social and cultural contribution of venue-based live music in Victoria Report for Arts Victoria on direct and indirect contribution of live performance in hotels, bars, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants. Deloitte Access Economics, June 2011 | 90 pages |
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Accessing existing funding models for schooling This is one of four research reports commissioned for the 2011 Review of Funding for Schooling, chaired by David Gonski, for DEEWR. Deloitte Access Economics, June 2011 | 151 pages |
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Creating public value by cross-boundary collaboration: XBC Explores how XBC is transforming the public sector. Deloitte GovLab/ Harvey Kennedy Ash Center, June 2011 | 36 pages |
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Innovation in government: mobile health app A case study of a mobile health app is included in this wide-ranging interview with the US Govt’s first Chief Technology Officer. Deloitte Review Issue 9, June 2011 | 5 pages |
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Evolve or Fail - Is your security capability evolving? Deloitte Security principals review IT risks. Deloitte Review Issue 9, June 2011 | 15 pages |
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Service delivery options in an age of austerity Blueprint to use when considering customer interactions. Deloitte UK paper, April 2011 | 16 pages |
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The top 10 issues facing higher education institutions Making the grade 2011 provides strategies for overcoming industry challenges such as funding and economic prosperity. Global point of view, April 2011 | 32 pages |
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Planning for aged care and dementia 2010 - 2050 [Vol 2] Report for Alzheimers Australia projects aged care place needs by jurisdiction, aged care planning region & electoral division. Deloitte Access Economics, February 2011 | 134 pages |
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The gender dividend Discusses why governments and organisations must look to women as key to their economic growth. Global publication, January 2011 | 20 pages |
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Caring for older Australians Productivity Commission (PC) issued its much anticipated draft report into 'Caring for Older Australians'. Productivity Commission report, January 2011 | 4 pages |
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Australian toll roads: an opportunity for Canadian pension funds? Explores toll roads as an individual infrastructure asset class. Compares key financial ratios globally and includes two case studies. DCF Infrastructure series, Issue 1, December 2010 | 8 pages |
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Responding to the challenge of Australia's ageing workforce Separate perspectives on the public sectors in: NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Deloitte series, September 2010 | 20 pages (each) |
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Funding the future of aged care Summarises the joint Aged Care Association / Deloitte submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into aged care funding. ACAA/Deloitte perspective, August 2010 | 4 pages |
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Contribution of the not-for-profit sector This report for Life Without Barriers is a summary of the 2010 Productivity Commission report into the not-for-profit sector. Report summary, July 2010 | 16 pages |
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Partnering for value: Designing effective PPPs for infrastructure With direct public funding falling short of core infrastructure requirements avoiding ineffective partnership structures is critical. Deloitte Research Public Sector study, July 2010 | 32 pages |
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The changing landscape for infrastructure funding and finance Looks at economic trends and their impact on infrastructure funding. Deloitte Research Public Sector study, July 2010 | 12 pages |
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Red ink rising: The road to fiscal responsibility Insights and best practices from governments around the world to achieve fiscal balance and sustainable government. Deloitte Research Public Sector study, June 2010 | 56 pages |
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Major water capital projects: factors for improving outcomes Draws upon the experience of Deloitte's water practices globally to highlight lessons learned; includes two Australian case studies. Ozwater '10 conference paper, March 2010 | 12 pages |
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Paths to power: advancing women in government Illuminates the various paths to power through the experiences of women around the world with successful careers in the public sector. Deloitte Research Public Sector report, March 2010 | 32 pages |
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Economic regulation of the Australian water sector Considers performance to date, compares the different arrangements in place across states, and discusses potential future arrangements. Ozwater '10 Conference paper, March 2010 | 8 pages |
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Determining the fair value of water infrastructure assets Explores the practical issues associated with determining the fair value of water infrastructure assets for annual financial reporting. Ozwater '10 Conference paper, March 2010 | 12 pages |
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Unlocking government: How data transforms democracy Case studies of how unlocking public data - or public 'assets' - is fueling new levels of service and transforming policy setting. Research study / video series, February 2010 | 44 pages / 21mins 27secs |
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If we can put a man on the moon… A guide to getting big things done in government, co-authored by Deloitte Research Public Sector global director, Bill Eggers. Harvard Business Press, Boston Massachusetts, 2009 | 296 pages |
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Crossing the divide Private sector recruits share their views on their new public sector environment. Research report, December 2009 | 40 pages |
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Defence 2030: The implications for financial management Draws learnings from Deloitte's 2008 global survey of 200+ public sector organisations to consider the challenges in achieving savings. Deloitte perspective, September 2009 | 8 pages |
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NSW government service delivery: Agency amalgamation Examines some areas where improvements in service delivery, value and effectiveness can be made & the models & methods available. Deloitte perspective, August 2009 | 28 pages |
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Cybersecurity: Protecting government and community Looks at the need to protect private data, intellectual property and cyber infrastructure from deliberate attack and security lapse. Point of view, May 2009 | 16 pages |
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Actionable strategies for university performance Provides insight on key focus areas for competitive advantage. Point of view, April 2009 | 16 pages |
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The Public Innovator's Playbook Developed with Harvard's Kennedy School this includes insightful examples and a blueprint for embracing innovation in the public sector. Research report, April 2009 | 162 pages |
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Propelling forward: Managing the talent crunch in the water sector A framework to determine where the skills required by your organisation may be acquired and developed-deployed-connected. Ozwater '09 Conference Paper, March 2009 | 12 pages |
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PPPs and water: Getting the best public policy outcomes Applies global research findings to the building of new and maintenance of existing infrastructure in the Australian water sector. Ozwater '09 conference Paper, March 2009 | 12 pages |
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Mastering finance in government Transforming the government enterprise through better financial management. Research study, June 2008 | 40 pages |
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One size fits few Requiring citizens to navigate a complex bureaucratic maze to obtain services simply does not cut it in today's "on-demand" world. Deloitte Research report, April 2008 | 40 pages |
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The future of collaborative government & web 2.0 Details the leadership, technology and organisational change needed to develop 'Government 2.0' in order to deliver more with less. Deloitte perspective, February 2008 | 28 pages |
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The economic impact of allergic disease in Australia Report for the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy covering lost productivity and health care expenditure. Deloitte Access Economics, November 2007 | 123 pages |
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Finance transformation: Rethinking the CFO role Summary of polling of more than 900 CFOs, directors, finance managers, analysts, auditors, and other financial executives. Dbriefs for Financial executives series, February 2007 | 28 pages |
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Closing the infrastructure gap: The role of PPPs Evaluates PPPs in delivering public infrastructure in transport, waste & water, education, public housing, hospitals, defence & prisons. Deloitte Research report, November 2006 | 40 pages |
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Education PPPs: Challenges and solutions Examines how PPP policies, approaches and political strategies can be tailored to the unique characteristics of the education sector. Deloitte Research Report, November 2006 | 40 pages |
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A road map to health and human service delivery Integration can help government deliver services and allocate resources where they will do the most good. Research report, January 2006 | 25 pages |
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Why NFP hospitals need to adopt profit strategies to stay alive Examines common challenges for not-for-profit hospitals in an environment of growing regulatory, consumer and financial uncertainty. Deloitte perspective, 2006 | 5 pages |
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More money into the classroom: The shared services promise Details how sharing services such as maintenance, transportation and food services can deliver value for educational institutions. Deloitte Research study, 2005 | 32 pages |
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Prospering in the secure economy Deloitte Research takes a definitive look at all aspects of security in an interconnected economy. Research report, 2005 | 44 pages |
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Government 2.0 Using technology to improve education, cut red tape, reduce gridlock and enhance democracy. Research report, 2005 | 280 pages |
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Governing by network: The new shape of the public sector Draws from dozens of case studies to outline a new model of government as facilitator rather than provider of goods and services. Brookings Institution Press, Washington, D.C., 2004 | 224 pages |
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CIO 2.0 The changing role of the Chief Information Officer in government and why it matters. Deloitte perspective, 2004 | 16 pages |
