How good is Australia's wellbeing?

Australians could soon have their wellbeing measured

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Australia will soon have a wellbeing index that aims to measure living standards. The national framework will be the first of its kind and will encompass a range of social and environmental areas intrinsic to our wellbeing. But what is this index, and will it create tangible policy outcomes?

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