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Shadow SPI: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Transparency and Fit and Proper Persons) Bill 2024
Animal welfare has been an area of significant public interest. This Bill seeks to address gaps in the current animal welfare legislative framework in NSW. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.
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Screening that counts: why Australia needs universal early numeracy screening
International data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level that requires additional support, or are below international benchmarks. The author of this paper argues that education policymakers should take action to widely implement effective screening and intervention.
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Shadow SPI: Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024
The Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to implement a staggered end to rice vesting arrangements in NSW, including the winding up and dissolution of the governing Rice Marketing Board by 1 July 2026. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.
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Shadow SPI: National Parks and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
The Bill amends the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to change the reservation status of certain land, to establish the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Operating Fund and makes other amendments. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.
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Ten lessons for public servants from Robodebt
The Royal Commission report into the failed Robodebt scheme offered a unique opportunity to reflect on the performance of Australian government institutions. This project, based directly on the evidence presented in the Commission’s hearings and report, focuses on the distinctive contribution of the Australian Public Service (APS), particularly its culture. It selects three general areas...