2013 economic freedom index

A recently undertaken international index in which Australia rates very favourably (the higher the index number the better placed compared to peers). Only Singapore rates above Australia.

Some highlights:

* Australia's taxes as a % of GDP is lower than the US and UK.

* Australia's government sector spend as a % of GDP is lower than the US and UK (actually we are lower than most first world countries on the list).

This is yet another source of non-partisan empirical data indicating Australia is being managed quite well...

Heritage Foundation 2013 Economic Index