The debate on the availability and regulation of abortion services can at times be extremely divisive, yet surveys have found that the majority of Australians are fairly moderate in their view of how accessible the procedure should be. Whilst this paper by Talina Drabsch highlights some aspects of the current debate, it is primarily concerned...

Talina Drabsch explores the possibilities of no fault compensation, where the entitlement to compensation is not linked to the ability to prove that a person's injuries were due to the fault of another. This report is partly a response to the discussion that followed the recent decision of the High Court to reinstate the award...

Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of morbidity and premature mortality, responsible for more death and drug-related hospitalisations than alcohol and illicit drugs combined. Approximately 21 per cent of male adults and 18 per cent of female adults in Australia are daily smokers. Talina Drabsch examines some of the ways governments have sought to control...

Australia's population is ageing as a result of increased life expectancies, declining fertility rates, lower mortality rates and the impact of migration levels. The economic effect of an older Australia is expected to be significant, particularly as greater demands are placed on the health and housing systems. Talina Drabsch explores some of the issues associated...

It is now some time since the initial phase of land rights legislation and native title law emerged in Australia. Talina Drabsch provides an overview of the current status of the relationship between Indigenous Australians and land in New South Wales, as expressed in legislation and in recent decisions of the High Court.