Describes the nature of malicious damage to property offences in Bourke Local Government Area, considering the characteristics of both the offence and known offenders. Summary In the 12 months to March 2014, the rate of malicious damage to property offences in Bourke LGA was the highest in NSW (5,003 incidents per 100,000). Overall, while the...

Large-scale seizures of cocaine, heroin and amphetamine-type substances (ATS) do not result in any reduction in overdoses on these drugs or on arrests for use and possession of these drugs, according to this report. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the question of whether seizures of heroin, cocaine or amphetamine type substances...

There is no evidence licensed premises are systematically concealing assaults in a bid to avoid losing their liquor license or to avoid having restrictions imposed on their trading hours, according to this report. Aim To determine whether there has been any change in the rate of reporting of assaults on licensed premises by staff in...

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...

Gives the results of the financial statement audits of law and order agencies within the Police and Justice cluster for the year ended 30 June 2014.