In this paper Talina Drabsch provides an overview of some of the key issues involving Indigenous Australians in NSW. Whilst there are many Indigenous cultures within Australia, this paper discusses issues that are generally a common experience for many Indigenous Australians, including health, education, employment, housing, violence, and criminal justice are discussed. This paper also...

This paper examines the many events that have occurred since 2001 that have had an impact on medical litigation. There have been numerous legislative changes in NSW, including an overhaul of health care and civil liability law. United Medical Protection (UMP), the principal medical defence organisation (MDO) in NSW, has entered provisional voluntary liquidation and...

The gambling industry is big business in Australia, with Australians losing $15 billion on gambling last year. The industry has grown substantially in the last twenty years following the widespread introduction and legalisation of casinos and gaming machines. The proportion of household disposable income directed towards gambling has escalated, as has the amount of taxation...

The cross-examination of complainants of sexual offences is a contentious issue. In one sense, it may be characterised as a conflict between the rights of a person accused of a serious crime with the rights of an alleged victim who may have already survived an extremely traumatic experience. Alternatively, the issue may be viewed as...

This paper explores the issues surrounding alcohol abuse in light of the NSW government's announcement that an Alcohol Summit is to be held in August 2003. The paper examines the current drinking behaviour of Australians and the costs and benefits associated with the consumption of alcohol. It outlines the size and cost of alcohol-related problems...