This project has three key aims. The primary aim is to investigate the role of informal community resources in promoting stable housing outcomes and enhancing social inclusion for young people recovering from a mental illness. The second aim is to identify the neighbourhood factors that potentially moderate the risk of homelessness for youth in recovery...

The most common problem with the way that economic modelling used is Australian policy debates in Australia is when good modelling is used out of context to suggest that the case for a particular policy position is stronger than the modelling actually suggests. This technical report helps explain how to read claims based on economic...

The independent Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government was appointed in August 2011 by the Australian Government. The Panel was tasked with consulting the community on whether Australia's Constitution should be changed to include local government. The Panel consulted nationally and considered feedback it received from Australians before handing its report to Government...

The focus of the Inquiry is on the Australian Government departments and agencies and responses are now being sought to this discussion paper. Access and Equity is the policy that requires that all Australians have equal access to Australian Government services for which they are eligible, no matter what their cultural background is or what...

The inaugural National Water Planning Report Card 2011 provides a summary of the status of water plans across Australia. The Report Card is a response to a COAG request for an independent assessment of water planning to inform an objective discussion on the quality of existing water plans, their implementation, and areas for future improvement...