The Australian Leadership Index was founded on the principle that leadership should come from institutions across all sectors. As a result, a wide range of institutions across the government, public, private and not-for-profit sectors are measured and tracked over time, providing a comprehensive and ongoing picture of the state of leadership in Australia. Government Sector Federal government State governments Local governments Public Sector Higher education Public health Law enforcement Public postal services Aged care Emergency services Private Sector Banking and finance companies Insurance companies Retail companies Mining companies Supermarkets and grocery stores Telecommunications companies Media companies Utility companies Technology companies Leisure and gaming companies Pharmaceuticals companies Travel and tourism companies Not For Profit Sector Charities Trade unions Religious institutions Professional sporting clubs or organisations