Scandinavia
Literature review
Rapid scoping review of protective factors for parent and child wellbeing
This report summarises the research evidence on protective factors for parent and child wellbeing in the early years (pre-birth to 5 years of age). The evidence shows that a range of programs and interventions can be effective in improving child, parent and family outcomes.
Report
Global overview: Indigenous suicide rates
This background paper presents an overview of suicide in Indigenous peoples in countries where there is a dominant white society. The countries reviewed for suicide rates were Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Canada, the United States of America, Greenland, and Scandinavian countries of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia.
Policy
His Majesty's gracious ordinance regarding the freedom of writing and of the press
On 2 December 1766 Sweden enacted what is regarded as the first freedom of information law. The most recent translation into English was made by Ian Giles and Peter Graves, Scandinavian Studies, University of Edinburgh, and released on 7 October 2016.
Report
Violent and property crime trends: local and international comparisons
Overview Aim: To compare crime trends in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, England and Wales, and Scandinavia. Method: Trend data were extracted from publications and online data repositories. Population counts were used to calculate rates from crime counts as required. Violent and property crime series were presented for the period...
Discussion paper
The opportunity of residential property investment vehicles in enhancing affordable rental housing supply
This research study investigates the effectiveness of residential investment vehicles in enhancing the supply of private rental properties in Australia and elsewhere.