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Briefing paper
Non-citizen recruitment in the ADF: international comparisons
This paper outlines policies to recruit non-Australian citizens into the Australian Defence Force (ADF) which commenced in 2024, and looks at Australia’s allies that support similar policies.
Guide
News media outlets, ownership and audience statistics: a quick guide to internet links
This quick guide provides links to resources regarding news media in Australia, including lists of news outlets and reports on news consumption patterns.
Briefing paper
Nuclear energy reviews and inquiries: a quick guide
Nuclear-powered electricity production is currently prohibited in Australia and several Australian states, and there has been several reviews and inquiries to consider the removal of some of these prohibitions as well as the feasibility of nuclear energy in Australia. This guide describes, in chronological order, the major government inquiries and reviews into nuclear energy that...
Briefing paper
Use of labour hire and contract workers in Australia
This paper seeks to shed light on trends in the use of labour hire and contract workers in Australia, as well as the characteristics of these types of workers. The data shows labour hire arrangements have been a feature of the Australian economy for several decades, but they account for a relatively small and stable...
Briefing paper
The Great Barrier Reef: a chronology of key events, policies and programs
This chronology provides a timeline of key policies and programs, as well as other key events and developments, concerning the protection and conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.