The Commonwealth Grants Commission assesses the factors that might make it more or less expensive for a state or territory to provide a standard level of health services.
The Health Issues Centre was established in 1985 as an independent not-for-profit organisation to promote equity and consumer perspectives in the Australian health system.
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia was established by the Commonwealth Government in 1987 with a focus on supporting consumer participation and providing a strong national voice for health consumers.