Using data from the 2001 and 2011 Censuses of Population and Housing, this release looks at the change in the rate of attainment of higher level qualifications in regions in the population aged 20-64 years old.

Joe Hockey has unveiled the Abbott government's first Budget, one designed to reduce government debt and set us on the path to surplus. Going back to the early '70s, governments have managed debt, deficits and spending blow-outs in different ways.

People who have been sexually abused as children are two to three times more likely to be sexually revictimised in adolescence and/or adulthood. This paper explores the complex array of variables related to sexual revictimisation. Abstract There is a complex array of variables related to sexual revictimisation. Although prevalence is difficult to ascertain, several studies...

This paper introduces an inquiry into the effectiveness and sustainability of Australia’s natural disaster funding arrangements, and invites submissions from the public. Summary This inquiry is about the effectiveness and sustainability of Australia’s natural disaster funding arrangements. The Commission has been asked to assess the full scope of current Commonwealth, state and territory expenditure on...

Abstract: Child Aware Approaches is a grassroots initiative that engages civil society to develop local approaches, actions and initiatives to keep children safe and well, recognising that protecting children is a shared responsibility. This paper defines Child Aware Approaches, outlines the philosophies and principles underpinning this strategy, and offers case study examples of how the...