Transport
Discussion paper
Vehicle fuel efficiency: Potential measures to encourage the uptake of more fuel efficient, low carbon emission vehicles
This discussion paper examines eight potential measures to encourage the uptake of more fuel efficient, low carbon emission vehicles. They are: • CO2 emission targets for new light vehicles (voluntary or mandatory) • Differential registration and stamp duty charges for new light vehicles based on CO2 emissions • Direct financial incentives for low emission vehicles...
Report
About Australia's regions
This booklet provides an accessible introduction to social, economic and environmental statistics for Australia's regions. Information is presented under the following broad themes: population; society; regional economies; housing; transport and communications; education and health; and environmental issues.
Report
Aggression in young children and travelling with children
This article will provide the most recent research findings and practical updates on young children’s aggressive behaviour. It addresses normal development and signs of aggression, early detection and effective strategies to manage aggressive behaviours. The goals for professionals working in partnership with parents are to: differentiate normal behavioural development from aggressive behaviour problems identify triggers...
Report
Petrol prices and Australian consumers
This report of the ACCC inquiry into the price of unleaded petrol conclude that the industry in Australia is fundamentally competitive. There is no obvious evidence of price fixing or collusion between the major participants in the industry. The evidence of price fixing in petrol markets to date has mainly involved specific instances at the...
Conference paper
Clothing the emperor?: Transport modelling and decision-making in Australian cities
This paper examines the empirical shortfalls of the technical-rational decision-making process in transportation planning, highlighting the reliance on a select few experts, limited public participation in modelling processes, and decision-makers who have little understanding of the methodological limitations inherent in transport modelling advice.