This report summarises the findings of a consultation process to gauge the perspectives of a wide range of individuals and organisations to be considered in framing future arrangements for equal employment opportunity for women. 136 submissions were received from individuals, organisations and government agencies; 744 reporting organisations and 859 employees were surveyed; five roundtables involving...

This report draws on data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, which tracked almost 10,000 children and their families over two years from 2004, to find out detailed information about their lives and experiences. It finds that: • children who attended an early childhood program had better language skills than those who did not...

In 2006, the Australian Government introduced a series of changes to the family law system. This evaluation of the Australian family law system provides an extensive evidence base about the use and operation of the family law system in Australia (and arguably internationally) than has previously been available.

Together with state and territory governments and the non-government sector, the federal government is developing National Standards for Out of Home Care. This paper has been developed to generate discussion and ideas to be considered in developing National Standards. The development of these National Standards is an important action under the National Framework for Protecting...

This report outlines progress in dealing with homelessness over the past year, including case studies from individuals that have been helped by the new reforms. The Australian Government is using three strategies to guide our work to reduce homelessness: Turning off the Tap: preventing homelessness, wherever possible, through early intervention and prevention services. Improving and...