This discussion draft presents the initial findings of the commissioned study, Consumer Product Safety. Comments on the draft are invited. Released 9 August 2005

In this speech at the Australian Telecommunications Summit, ACCC commissioner Ed Willett argues that increasing transparency in the way that Telstra operates its business is fundamental to achieving a regulatory regime that will promote competition, encourage investment and protect consumers. Released 27 July 2005

International and national research shows that music education uniquely contributes to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of all students. Music in schools contributes to both instrumental and aesthetic learning outcomes; transmission of cultural heritage and values; and, students’ creativity, identity and capacity for self-expression and satisfaction. While there are examples of excellent music...

Senators and members receive an annual allowance by way of basic salary - $111 150 from 1 July 2005. In this research note, Leanne Manthorpe explains the legislative basis of, and the fixing and linking mechanisms for, the allowance.

The Disability Standards for Education 2005 clarify the obligations of education and training providers, and seek to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability.