In the Australian landscape the Gold Coast is famous for its development without a plan. This paper examines the causes and the consequences of this unplanned urbanisation process.

An increased emphasis on consolidated city policies has heightened development pressure on existing urban areas. This has occurred alongside increased resident resistance to development. This paper examines in detail the determinations of decision makers in the development assessment process.

This paper reports research findings that examine the different types of discretion exercised by planning professionals in English and Victorian Planning systems.

Advocacy for Inclusion was approached by Disability ACT in June 2012 to assist with preparations for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). After some consideration Advocacy for Inclusion decided to undertake a research project on the readiness of people with disabilities to exercise control and choice over their own lives and supports. Control and Choice...

The purpose of this review was to ensure that guardianship and administration law in Victoria is responsive to the needs of people with an impaired decision making capacity, and advances, promotes and protects the rights of people with an impaired decision making capacity.