This research paper surveys the major constitutional issues relating to Northern Territory statehood and gives an indication of the complexities and nuances involved. It discusses the application of Commonwealth legislation to the Territory after statehood and provides background on the Northern Territory’s constitutional development and the statehood timeline. The major constitutional issues relating to statehood...

This background note provides a brief overview of the rules for determining the next Commonwealth, state and territory elections. It lists the date of the next election where this is fixed, or, where appropriate, the earliest and latest possible dates on which it may occur.

This background note offers a brief guide to statistical descriptions of Indigenous Australians' socioeconomic situation. It looks first at the context of inputs and outcomes, then at works that offer overviews or summaries of Indigenous socioeconomic indicators, then at sources for most of the data that is used.

This monthly publication contains a selection of the latest economic and social statistics. It is issued during the first week of each month and contains statistics available on or before the day of release.

Retirement income and superannuation have been significant themes for the Commonwealth government since Federation. The following chronology notes some of the significant dates in the development of the current retirement income system.Retirement income and superannuation have been significant themes for the Commonwealth Government since Federation. In common with other countries Australia’s retirement income system has...