The clearing of native vegetation is one of the nation's most important, yet controversial, environmental issues. After many decades of governments uncritically promoting land clearing, the ecological ramifications of these actions are now understood. A variety of national programs and policies deal with or have ramifications for native vegetation management, but national goals of reversing...

This paper provides an analysis of selected socio-economic data from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing for New South Wales state electoral district. Each profile presents Census 2001 data, 1999 NSW State Election results (or by-election results where appropriate) and a corresponding map for each of the 93 state electoral Districts. The political party...

This paper provides an analysis of selected socio-economic data from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing for New South Wales state electoral districts. Data for each characteristic is presented in two tables. The first table ranks each Electoral District, in descending order, on the relative value of the selected data item. The second lists...

In this report Roza Lozusic explores what youth gangs are, how and why they form, and how they're preceived by the public. She examines the ethnic gang debate in NSW, and outlines the legislative and other initiatives targeted at gangs, in particular those aimed at preventing the formation of youth gangs and youth gang criminal...

This briefing paper gives a general overview of bail legislation and procedure in New South Wales as a basis for a more detailed discussion of statutory amendments introduced in recent years. It also explores the increasing emphasis on participation in diversionary and rehabilitation programs as a condition of release on bail.