Provides an overview of research on the prevalence of domestic, family and sexual violence, at risk groups and the costs of violence against women to communities and to the economy. Introduction In 2013 the World Health Organization (WHO) published the first systematic international review on the prevalence of violence against women. During the course of...

This Quick Guide provides an overview of higher education student loans that are provided through the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). It includes: an introduction that provides background to the program types of loans HECS-HELP FEE-HELP OS-HELP SA-HELP VET FEE-HELP student contribution rates repayment arrangements key statistics budget treatment and information on other income-contingent loans...

This Quick Guide provides key internet links to information about: general tertiary education resources, higher education, vocational education and training (VET), international students, adult and community education, and international organisations.

Introduction: This Research paper provides a snap-shot of significant developments in refugee law and policy during the period 2012 to August 2013 when the 43rd Parliament was prorogued and the House of Representatives dissolved for a general election. The commencement of 2012 saw the Government and Coalition remain at an impasse on offshore processing following...

This paper chronicles the 125 Commonwealth Members of Parliament identified as having served during the Colonial wars and/or the First World War. Introduction This research paper is a companion to a previous Parliamentary Library publication, Commonwealth Members of Parliament who have served in war. This paper chronicles the 125 Commonwealth Members of Parliament (MPs) identified...