This paper evaluates how these two social media platforms are used to inform or consult with different stakeholders and the public, and if used how, they can be true participation tools. An analysis of the literature and discourse relevant to both public involvement and social media use reveals how the planning industry could use Facebook...

The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) is the peak advocacy organisation for ethnic and multicultural groups in Victoria. This social cohesion policy brief is the second of a two part discussion addressing community concern over future government ‘deradicalisation’ initiatives. After the implementation of the Federal Government’s Living Safe Together program, culturally diverse communities expressed...

This report provides a summary of the perspectives and broader feedback received through consultations with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and service providers around Australia, regarding the design and delivery of Australian Government services. The report aims to discuss diverse community perspectives relating to the accessibility and quality of service delivery, highlighting gaps, key issue...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 stipulates that one of the objectives is to give effect to Australia’s obligations under international instruments. ICESCR recognises the right to ‘cultural life’ which is embedded in the NDIS Act. Thus there is a statutory obligation to ensure that cultural rights of NDIS participants are recognised and accommodated.

South Australia's University of Adelaide is researching the social structure of Eyre Peninsula communities to determine potential impacts from oil and gas exploration in the Great Australian Bight. It is part of a four-year, $20 million collaborative science program between oil giant BP, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the South Australian Research...