This briefing paper defines domestic and family violence, outlines NSW Government strategies, and, provides a snapshot of recent developments federally and in Queensland and Victoria. Executive summary Domestic and family violence is an all too common crime in NSW, as it is in Australia generally. Owing to lack of reporting by victims its true prevalence...

The Climate Institute's May update on the most recent developmentson new targets and other policies. Overview In the lead-up to the Paris climate talks in November, countries are advancing their domestic climate and clean energy efforts and developing their post-2020 emission reduction targets. This is The Climate Institute's May update on the most recent developmentson...

This policy brief outlines a decentralised research model which utilises Farmer Organisations (FOs) and is proving to be an effective way to respond in a practical way to the specific challenges facing Pacific island farmers.

Overview: Franking credits are worth about $30 billion per year in Australia. About $10 billion go to households and another $10 billion go to superannuation funds, trusts and charities. The remaining $10 billion go to other Australian companies. The international evidence shows that Australia is extremely generous when it comes to franking credits. But which...

A majority of the High Court has dismissed appeal from the decision of the NSWCA relating to the powers of the Independent Commission against Corruption under the Independent Commission against Corruption Act 1988 (NSW). Introduction