The report shows how sentencing outcomes for homicide vary on the basis of characteristics of the incident, the offender and the victim.

The report provides an overview of current approaches to joined up government in Victoria. It explores the issues, barriers, strengths and lessons learned. The report also considers whether there are opportunities to further develop the Victorian government’s institutional capacity to better support joined up government.

The State Services Authority is currently undertaking a research project on agile government with Demos, the UK think tank. The project is explores the way government shapes, recognises and responds to new opportunities and challenges. The project is considering: The way administrations can create long-term strategies that shape society while still being responsive to a...

Based on the largest survey of environment management practices to be conducted in Australia, this report finds that companies are deeply concerned about greenhouse emissions, and are taking action to reduce their consumption of electricity, gas, water and waste production.

The keeping of backyard poultry gives great enjoyment to many people. As more people in Victoria purchase small acreages, poultry ownership is becoming a popular and economically beneficial pastime. The production of fresh eggs and meat for human consumption, plus the enjoyment they give as pets or show birds, makes poultry valuable members of many...