This paper, which first appeared on Gas Quarterly, fuel4arts, discusses the recent Australian federal arts policy and in particular the renewed interest in the resale royalty rights for visual artists. We are given a glimpse of the pros and cons of such a scheme which raises some questions affecting visual artists as well as their...

This report presents the results of a study of options for the safest and most sustainable model of critical care services at the Mersey Community Hospital. The report recommends: • Development of a formal regional critical care network. • That a high dependency unit is the safest and most sustainable model of critical care at...

This is the first of what will become a series of half-yearly reports on the impact of the Commission's wage-setting decisions for Australia's low paid workers. The report assists the Commission to monitor the impact of its wage-setting decisions and provides stakeholders with improved information about the economic and social circumstances of low-paid Australians. The...

Australia is relatively well placed to do well in a world of comprehensive global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Professor Ross Garnaut. Australia should promote strong global action on climate change and be prepared to match the commitments of other developed nations, according to this report. From the executive summary: This interim...

This research paper surveys the major constitutional issues relating to Northern Territory statehood and gives an indication of the complexities and nuances involved. It discusses the application of Commonwealth legislation to the Territory after statehood and provides background on the Northern Territory’s constitutional development and the statehood timeline. The major constitutional issues relating to statehood...