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Chronology of same-sex marriage bills introduced into the federal parliament: a quick guide
This Quick Guide (February 2018 update) provides a chronological list of bills relating to marriage equality introduced into the federal parliament, including bills restored to the Notice Paper or reintroduced in a later parliament.
Report
Media ownership and regulation: a chronology part 2 - 1972 to 1995: moguls, miscreants and new regulatory brooms
This chronology is the second of a series which traces the story of media ownership concentration and control in Australia since 1901. The chronology in general focusses on government policies and regulations that have responded to, or attempted to pre-empt, a trend towards concentration that has occurred since the 1920s.
Report
The new Senate voting system and the 2016 election
This research paper outlines the recent history of Senate electoral reform in federal elections, including examining the reasons for the most recent changes to the Senate voting system.
Report
Characteristics and use of casual employees in Australia
There has been discussion about the growth of casual employment in Australia over the past few decades with suggestions it is an insecure, precarious and non-preferred form of employment. This analysis sheds further light on whether preferences of casual workers are being met.
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Energy resources: a quick guide
This quick guide provides a list of key Australian sources, and some high level international resources, that assist in understanding the Australian energy market.