New Research

Regulation, economic instruments and sustainable energy

24 May 2012Exploring the roles of a range of policy instruments that might be introduced by governments to facilitate a transition to a low carbon economy, this paper focuses on the energy sector (as distinct from transportation or deforestation).

Housing supply bonds - a suitable instrument to channel investment towards affordable housing in Australia?

23 May 2012The aim of this study is to develop a special purpose financial instrument, identified in this report as Housing Supply Bonds, to finance the supply of affordable rental housing in Australia.

Cost and security of electricity generated by high altitude winds

22 May 2012This paper describes a new form of automated, tethered, quad-rotor craft, which can operate gyroplane-style, while simultaneously generating electricity.

Regional cooperation towards green Asia: trade in low carbon goods and services

22 May 2012It is logical to argue that low carbon goods and services (LCGS) led growth is an imperative for the Asia Pacific countries, particularly for the emerging Asian economies, which are heavily dependent on imported energy and resources.

Penalty notices

21 May 2012The NSW Law Reform Commission Report 132 Penalty Notices reviews and makes recommendations in relation to the penalty notice system in NSW. Penalty notices are imposed most often for minor offences, but the topic is nevertheless an important one.

A global “no” to a nuclear-armed Iran

18 May 2012A 21-nation Pew Global Attitudes survey finds widespread opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Economic policy

Unemployment

Grey areas: age barriers to work in Commonwealth laws

16 May 2012To encourage informed community participation, this issues paper forms a basis for consultation for the Age Barriers to Work Inquiry by the Australian Law Reform Commission.

Commentary

Failing to plan, is planning to fail

24 May 2012Australia need to get back in the game of picking winners says AWU National Secretary, Paul Howe, to the National Press Club

Decent sustainable work for all Australians in a global economy

21 May 2012The ACTU’s insecure work inquiry should be welcomed by all interested in our long term prosperity, writes Michael Horn of Brotherhood of St Laurence.

Treasurer Swan's "tough" budget contains no spending cuts

10 May 2012The 2012-13 Budget is historic for two reasons writes Stephen Anthony of Macroeconomics for APO.

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Topic Guides

Homelessness

  • Public Policy Institute - Australian Catholic University

12 December 2011Despite numerous reports, reviews and initiatives over many years, homelessness remains a policy issue in search of a solution.

Women and work in Australia

  • Mary Leahy
  • Australian Policy Online

28 November 2011Work is defined broadly as productive activity that requires time, energy and skill. It includes paid employment as well as unpaid care and domestic work.

Good practice in transnational education: A guide for New Zealand providers

  • Christopher Ziguras
  • Education New Zealand Trust

25 August 2007Providing an introduction to good practice in ‘offshore' education, this 2007 guide draws on the international codes of practice, case studies of large-scale successful overseas programs and reports of quality assurance bodies.

Audio

Lost generation: Governance gone missing in global energy security

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14 November 2011Explaining the urgent need for global coordination of energy resources, Ann Florini suggests that existing institutions such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) are not up to the task.

Charity bank

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03 November 2011According to the Community Council for Australia, there is an urgent need for a 'Better Australia Bank', with $500 million of start-up funding.

Industry

Video

The Australian moment

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22 May 2012George Megalogenis speaks on Australia’s social and political place in the global economy.

Trends and recent developments in income inequality in Australia

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07 February 2012The 2011 Fay Gale Lecture will be presented by Associate Professor Denise Doiron on the theme Trends and Recent Developments in Income Inequality in Australia.

Employment

As one: APS disability employment strategy

23 May 2012Despite good intentions and a succession of initiatives over several years, people with disability remain significantly under-represented in the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce.

Websites

Census of Population and Housing

04 August 2011This is the official website for matters concerning the 9 August 2011 Census of Population and Housing in Australia.

Australian Social Policy Association (ASPA)

18 July 2011Established to promote debate and to increase understanding of social policy in Australia, the ASPA enables productive collaborations between those working and researching in social policy locally, across the Asia-Pacific region and internationally.

Data.gov.au

28 March 2011Data.gov.au provides an easy way to find, access and reuse public datasets from the Australian Government and state and territory governments.

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Books

Cultural technologies, mobile communication, and the iPhone

Cultural technologies, mobile communication, and the iPhone

  • Larissa Hjorth, Jean Burgess and Ingrid Richardson
  • Routledge
The iPhone represents an important moment in both the short history of mobile media and the long history of cultural technologies. Like the Walkman of the 1980s, it marks a juncture in which notions about identity, individualism, lifestyle and sociality require rearticulation.
Shadow Economies of Cinema

Shadow Economies of Cinema

  • Ramon Lobato
  • Palgrave Macmillan
Combining film industry analysis with cultural theory, Shadow Economies of Cinema opens up a new area of inquiry for cinema studies, putting industry research into dialogue with wider debates about economic informality and commodity circulation. 

Noticeboard

Invitation to collaborate on research
03 July 2009

Beyond mainstream thinking and easy answers, the Australian Business Foundation is looking at the issues that set a new agenda for the future competitiveness of Australian businesses.

Topic Guides

Homelessness

  • Public Policy Institute - Australian Catholic University

12 December 2011Despite numerous reports, reviews and initiatives over many years, homelessness remains a policy issue in search of a solution.

Topics

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