New Research

Venture capital and later stage private equity, Australia, 2010-11

09 February 2012This publication presents information on both financial and non-financial contributions to venture capital and later stage private equity investments.

Leveraging limited dollars

06 February 2012This paper will help philanthropic executives and trustees explore three innovative strategies to achieve greater results with their limited grant dollars.

Investing in our future

03 February 2012In 2008 the Australian Government began a five-year national rollout of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) that would see it delivered in 50 communities across Australia by 2012.

Improving Indigenous community governance

02 February 2012Strengthening the organisational capacity of both Indigenous and government organisations is critical to raising the health, wellbeing and prosperity of Indigenous Australian communities.

Australian economic indicators, Feb 2012

02 February 2012Primarily a reference document, this publication provides a broad basis for analysis and research on the Australian economy and includes statistics that can be applied to both macro-economic and sectoral analyses.

Report on government services 2012

31 January 2012This report aims to promote awareness about the performance of government services and help drive improvements.

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Economic policy

Emergency department overcrowding, mortality and the 4-hour rule in Western Australia

06 February 2012Overcrowding in emergency departments (EDs) occurs when the physical or staffing capacity of the department is exceeded by the number of patients waiting to be seen, undergoing assessment and treatment or waiting for departure.

Australian Government ICT expenditure, 2008-09 – 2009-10

03 February 2012This report presents data about Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use and expenditure in 2008-09 and 2009-10 by Australian Government agencies.

Unemployment

The role of informal community resources in supporting independent housing for young people recovering from mental illness

30 January 2012This project looks at the housing issues facing young independant people with mental illness.

What are the benefits and risks of home ownership for low-moderate income households?

30 January 2012The study emanated from a concern that popular and political support for home ownership is such that critical questions about the degree to which all home owners realise the projected financial and non-financial benefits of home ownership are rarely asked.

Commentary

Damned lies and economic modelling

06 February 2012Ross Gittins of the National Times main aim this year is to prevent lobbyists from creating dodgy economic models.

A wealthy amateur who wants respect

02 February 2012Gina Rinehart has the money but struggles to wield national influence. That may change, now she has a bigger stake in Fairfax, writes Ben Eltham of the New Matilda.

A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s play

31 January 2012The women’s tournament is not equal in work to the men’s, writes Mark Gottlieb for The Punch.

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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

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

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

Reaping what we sow: agriculture's role in climate change

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03 February 2012Richard Eckard examines how modern agriculture contributes to global warming and discusses ways of mitigating the problem. Presented by Dr Dyani Lewis.

Betting on the great convergence

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05 September 2011A presentation on convergence and its impact on the world economy.

Industry

Video

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.

Living with an unsustainable food system: can food democracy resolve the dilemmas?

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01 December 2011Professor Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City University, London on whether policy-makers are responding sufficiently to the evidence of the food system's tensions and fragilities.

Employment

Falling objects fact sheet

07 February 2012This fact sheet provides general guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking and workers on managing risks to health and safety posed by falling objects.

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.

A picture of NSW children

27 May 2011Providing demographic information on the children and young people of NSW aged 0-17 years and their families, this data book includes information about child care and education, health and well-being, economic well-being, harm and injury, crime, and information about the communities they live in. 

Community Indicators Victoria

29 October 2009This site uses local community wellbeing indicators to improve citizen engagement, community planning and policy making.

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Books

The Creative Industries, Culture and Policy

The Creative Industries, Culture and Policy

  • Terry Flew
  • SAGE Publications
The rise of creative industries allows new thinking in communication, media and cultural studies, media and cultural policy, the arts and also information sectors.Sparking fresh debates and creating a better understanding of culture, in relation to new media and technology.
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The rational optimist

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Predicting disaster has always sold well. But, over the last 10,000 years, things have usually turned out much better than expected.

Noticeboard

Lifestyles, consumption and environmental impact: National Household Consumption Survey
23 June 2009

The National Household Consumption Survey is open to all Australian residents until 30 June 2009.

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.

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