This research paper explores aspects of the recent development of practice nursing in Australia, particularly those relating to government initiatives currently in place. The paper also discusses some of barriers which may inhibit the further development of practice nursing, and makes some comment on how these could be addressed in the future.

This report examines how to achieve the best education for students progressing through twelve years of school. The majority of committee members conclude that a more rigorous approach to teacher training and to curriculum design is required to improve educational achievement levels across the country. In a dissenting report, opposition senators take the view that...

Throughout industry and among community groups in Australia there is increasing awareness of the importance of advancing sustainability and as such, a desire to adopt more sustainable practices. In fact, there is a wealth of existing research, strategies and technologies in the area of sustainability and these are part of a host of measures contributing...

The focus of this paper is on the use of the Internet for the sexual solicitation of children, which is known as 'online grooming'. Typically, this relates to the use of the Internet with the intention to ‘procure’ a child to engage in sexual activity, either online or by means of a physical encounter offline...

The Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No. 5) Bill 2007 was introduced into the House of Representatives on 16 August 2007. On the same day, the Senate referred the provisions of the bill to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics for report by 5 September 2007. This review examines the following amendments to tax laws...