The Producer Offset was introduced in July 2007 as part of the Australian Screen Production Incentive (ASPI), the Australian Government's package of measures to boost support for the Australian film and television industry. One of the key aims of the Offset was to assist Australian producers to build stable and sustainable production companies. By 30...

This report delves into the ICT industry employment and training numbers within Australia. More than 554,000 people work in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) occupations.1 The ICT Industry contributes 4.6 percent of Australia’s GDP and 4.9 percent of economic gross value add. It is a complex and comprehensive industry that affects all business activity and...

Walking and riding are fundamental everyday modes of transport and are a vital component of Australia's transport system. Many people walk to local destinations such as their local shops, cafes or services such as the post office or library. Others walk on a daily basis to their place of work or study. Most public transport...

In 2012 at least fifteen members of the Parliament have, or have had, a relative or spouse in federal or state parliament. Since Federation there have been a number of political families in the Commonwealth Parliament. The first parliament included eight sons of state parliamentarians, and seven members who had brothers in state parliaments. In...

This background note examines the 2012 Northern Territory election, focusing specifically on the two month period preceding polling day, and provides an account and brief analysis of the election outcomes.