This paper presents the definitions to be used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for the purpose of collecting and disseminating statistics on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses (limited to small-tomedium sized, privately owned businesses). The definitions are intended to be used in the context of measuring economic participation and development in...

This study, conducted by Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Centre and Eastern Health, provides evidence that acute intoxication increased numbers of injuries due to assaults and traffic accidents on public holidays and other major celebratory events and rises in incidents on the day before.

This paper is concerned with the competing demands of multiculturalism and the interplay of race and democratic practice in an age that is often seen as being somehow post-political. • State multiculturalism as an example of a regulatory framework, works by enabling recognition of particular group identities and for their bearers to make certain claims...

Using interviews with adult migrants over a period of two years, the authors look at how undertaking an English as a second language (ESL) class helps to facilitate integration into Australian society. Overall, not being competent and confident in speaking English was seen by all (migrants and ESL teachers) as the biggest barrier to integration...

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...