This paper, the fifth in the Social Indicators series published by the NSW Parliamentary Library, provides a snapshot of public administration and politics in NSW
NSW updates statistical information on key economic indicators, presenting a snapshot of the NSW economy and providing comparison with other Australian States and Territories
Updating some of the statistics and other data associated with women in political life in Australia this paper assesses the extent to which women are reaching the upper echelons of the executive service
This paper provides data for a variety of population indicators, including current population numbers, fertility and death rates, age distribution, ethnicity, population growth, population distribution and projected population numbers
This paper is concerned with the subject of women parliamentarians – those women who seek to engage in the political process by working within its primary institution
Crystal methamphetamine, also known as 'ice' and 'crystal meth', is a highly purified form of methamphetamine, a synthetic central nervous system stimulant
The legal recognition of same-sex relationships in New South Wales and elsewhere in Australia has increased dramatically in the last 20 years to a point where most jurisdictions generally
provide same-sex couples with the same rights and obligations as heterosexual de facto couples
The Attorney-General, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, has announced the appointment of Professor Jill McKeough as Commissioner in charge of the ALRC’s Inquiry into Copyright Law.
The Productivity Commission has been asked to report within 8 months on Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards. The inquiry covers the design of criteriafor the selection and ongoing assessmentof superannuation funds for nomination as default funds in modern awards.
The Summer 2012 issue of Quarterly Access examines the recent East Asia Summit, bilateral alliances in the Asia Pacific, the future of Timor-Leste, women's participation in peace processes and more.