Australia, like other countries around the world, is facing an immense challenge - to create sustainable cities for the future. As one of the most urbanised countries in the world, with water shortages, transport congestion and high energy demands, Australia must take action now to address how our cities might develop in the future. This...

On 14-16 September 2005, more than 170 heads of state and government will gather at the United Nations in New York for the 2005 World Summit. Leaders will review progress made since the UN Millennium Declaration adopted by all member states in 2000.

In 1997, the Australian Government initiated a high-level bilateral dialogue on human rights with China. Similar formal talks commenced with Vietnam in May 2002 and with Iran in December 2002. The aim of the dialogues is to hold frank and constructive discussions to demonstrate the commitment of both countries to the talks and the overall...

This report covers the following inquiries: * Review of listing of Hizballah External Security Organisation as a Terrorist Organisation under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 1995 * Review of listing of Hamas Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades as a Terrorist Organisation under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 1995 * Review of listing of the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as...

The Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee devoted much of its examination during the budget estimates hearings in May 2004 to the matter of the duties of Australian personnel in Iraq particularly with regard to the treatment of Iraqi detainees. Since then, the matter of the treatment of Iraqi prisoners has not been...