Interest in measuring the wellbeing of societies and the individuals which comprise them is not new and there has been research in this area for a number of decades. However, the interest in measuring wellbeing has been growing over the last decade or so and particularly seems to have gained some momentum in recent times...

The Reserve Bank has identified a number of major influences on the Australian economy at present: sovereign debt problems in Europe; changes in household spending patterns; softness in the housing market; the investment and terms of trade boom (business investment rose about 20% in the last year); and the high exchange rate. The Australian economy...

This paper, the fifth in the Social Indicators series published by the NSW Parliamentary Library, provides a snapshot of public administration and politics in NSW. While the focus is on NSW, relevant information is provided on the other States and Territories to assist in providing appropriate context and perspective for the NSW data. Section one...

Issues relating to election finance were prominent in the lead up to the NSW general election in March 2007. This paper reviews proposals for reform and surveys arrangements in other states, federally and in some other comparable countries.

Domestic violence is an issue that permeates all levels of society. It is difficult to accurately estimate the true incidence of domestic violence in society as most incidents are not reported to police and some victims may attempt to deny or hide its reality. Access Economics believes that approximately 1.6 million women in Australia have...