Briefing paper
Briefing paper
Evaluation of the Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Services program
This paper outlines key findings from an evaluation of the IDFVS, undertaken by researchers from the University of New South Wales. The evaluation found that the program has filled a major gap in the service system by providing services to women still living with violence. Participation in the program also improved client wellbeing.
Briefing paper
NSW child protection reports involving children with teenage parents in 2016-17
This brief presents an analysis of children who were reported to the NSW child protection system in 2016–2017 as being at risk of significant harm (ROSH), and had at least one teenage parent at the time of the report. The data analysed was from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice client information system relating...
Briefing paper
Just tax: reforming the taxation of income from wealth and work
This briefing paper focusses on two sets of proposals designed to make the taxation of income simpler, more progressive and better able to raise public money. The proposals are united by the principle that income, regardless of source, should be taxed equally across individuals.
Briefing paper
Opportunities to respond to forced marriage within Australia’s domestic and family violence framework: issues paper
This issues paper highlights opportunities within existing domestic and family violence law and policy to prevent and respond to individuals impacted by forced marriage. It identifies possibilities for reshaping government and civil society responses to forced marriage.
Briefing paper
Analysis of United States and Australian agriculture – a comparison
This report compares the Australian and U.S agricultural sectors, and briefly profiles U.S agricultural policy, to highlight Australia’s exposure to shifts in the global market resulting from the current trade war.