This publication surveys lobbying codes of conduct and registers introduced by Australian federal and state governments and some overseas governments. Executive summary This publication surveys lobbying codes of conduct and registers introduced by Australian federal and state governments and some overseas governments. Although lobbying is a legitimate practice and part of the democratic process, the...

This paper examines the extent of an independent Australian foreign policy prior to World War I, why Britain’s declaration of war was considered to automatically include Australia, and the role of the parliament in committing Australia to war. Introduction On 31 July 1914 in an election speech at Colac in Victoria, the Opposition Leader Andrew...

This report examined the implications of restricting the use of fenthion, which is a chemical used for insect pest control, particularly for fruit fly. Background On 12 December 2013, the Senate referred the following matter to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 25 June 2014: The implications...

This audit examined crime and safety issues in the Northern Territory urban communities of Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs to help inform effective strategies to reduce the actual and perceived risk of victimisation. Abstract This Special Report is a research driven response to community concerns regarding the level of crime and fear of crime in...

This report explores the types of youth justice supervision experienced by particular cohorts of young people.