This paper provides a week-by-week summary of the key issues and controversies of the 2013 Federal Election.

This paper describes the key procedural changes that were effected in the 43rd Parliament following the 2010 federal election, which resulted in a hung parliament—the first hung parliament since the early 1940s. The paper focuses on the work of the House of Representatives, where the reforms introduced during the hung parliament had the greatest impact...

The terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 highlighted the vulnerabilities of airports and aircraft. Further attacks in 2002, 2007 and 2009, have led to major government reforms in passenger processing and airport access. The security of Australian airports has also followed this trend, with an increased police presence. However, limited consideration has been given to...

After the federal election on 7 September 2013, members elected to serve in the House of Representatives and senators representing the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory will be sworn in on the first sitting day of the 44th Parliament. State senators will be sworn in on the first parliamentary sitting day after their...

Discusses the top five federal issues facing the Australian government for the week ending 12th July, 2013. Summary: A commercial report, this document identifies and outlines the key issues currently confronting the Australian federal government, including the election date, asylum seekers, the Rudd leadership, carbon price, and off-shore manufacturing.