In the years following the conclusion of the mining boom, the size of government in Australia has continued to grow larger and larger.
Conceptually, such growth is not necessarily a bad thing; if a government is wisely investing large amounts in infrastructure to boost the quality of service to the public and to enhance productivity, it can be a very good thing.
It could also be a positive if it were used to provide exemplary quality services to the public, leading to a healthier and better-adjusted populace.
