This paper examines public opinion polling in Australia and in other jurisdictions, and functions as a guide to interpreting polling results.

An analysis of the Victorian state election which took place on 27 November 2010. This paper provides an overview of the election campaign, major policies, opinion polls data, the outcome of the election in both houses, and voter turnout. It also includes voting figures for each Assembly District and Council Region.

This research brief provides an overview of the main provisions of this Victorian legislation, background information on climate change, an overview of the state government's White Paper Action Plan, stakeholder responses, and legislation in other jurisdictions.

This paper examines the law and practice of parliamentary privilege both in Australia and in other jurisdictions.

This research brief provides an overview of the background to the Traditional Owner Settlement Bill (2010), an outline of the main provisions of the Bill, stakeholder responses, and policy positions in other jurisdictions.