The federal government's review of Australia’s higher education system will examine and report on the future direction of the higher education sector, its fitness for purpose in meeting the needs of the Australian community and economy and the options for ongoing reform. This paper has been released to outline issues and invite input on the...

This discussion paper is part of a federal government review of employment services, including the Job Network and Disability Employment Network.

In February 2008, Kate Ellis, Minister for Youth, invited universities, students, small business, sports and community groups to help inform the government on the impact of the current VSU policy. This discussion paper canvasses the issues. Minister Ellis will also meet with representatives from universities, students, small business, sports and community groups from across Australia...

The Australian government has released an exposure draft of its proposed ten National Employment Standards (NES), together with a discussion paper. The NES will cover the key minimum entitlements for all Australian employees, to apply from 1 January 2010. These entitlements will be guaranteed in legislation so that they cannot be excluded or modified in...

A Study into the Teaching of Geography in Years 3-10 discusses current practice in the teaching of geography in Australian schools and factors which affect the quality of teaching and learning of geography. It also investigates the fundamentals that every Australian student should know in the subject before they complete Year 10 and provides a...