This paper reviews the reforms introduced over the life of the 55th NSW Parliament, from 2011 to 2015, intended to address concerns about integrity in government Overview When the Coalition came to government in 2011 they did so with a Five Point Action Plan, a major plank of which was to renew trust in the...

Examines the legislative history of travelling stock routes, starting with an overview of the current arrangements and then presenting a chronological account of the many relevant regulatory developments in this field. Introduction The ownership and future management of travelling stock routes (TSRs) are currently the subject of review, further to the 2013 report Crown Lands...

Presents an overview of scientific evidence on the effectiveness of TNR programs, including field studies, literature reviews and mathematical modelling. It is difficult to conceive of cats as constituting a problem. They are, after all, wonderful companions for an estimated 23% of Australian households. But for every one domestic cat there are an estimated seven...

This paper illustrates the role that post-school/non-university education occupies, and highlights the decisions that have set recent policy changes in motion. Introduction Technical and further education (TAFE) is important for the development of an economy. Hector Sala and Jose Silva, in their 2011 research paper Labour Productivity and Vocational Training: Evidence from Europe, write that...

Assesses, in general terms, key trends in various cost of living measurements (including the consumer price index), as well as wage indexes in Australia. Introduction A significant concern for many households is the expense they incur to buy goods and services that are necessary to maintain a certain standard of living – that is, their...