While the Bail Act 1977 includes the general entitlement to bail, amendments to the Act in 2013, 2016 and 2017-8 made it harder for some alleged offenders to be granted bail. This paper examines some of the recent amendments to the Act and outlines some of the consequences of these changes. It also outlines selected...

This paper examines the performance of Australia’s labour market to inform an assessment of whether the Australian Government’s program of industrial relations changes is appropriately targeted; whether it has correctly identified genuine weaknesses and strengths; and whether it will put Australia in a better position to meet what the government itself acknowledges are very substantial...

Australia’s approach to integration also matters because the way that countries treat newcomers underpins social cohesion and inclusion. This policy brief provides practical solutions to improve the settlement and integration of migrants and refugees in Australia.

Early detection of bowel and breast cancer greatly increase survival rates. However, participation rates in Australia’s national bowel and breast cancer screening programs are low. In addition, Australia’s screening programs are population-based and mostly do not target patients considered to be at higher risk.

The emergence of antimicrobial resistant infections poses one of the most significant health threats of our time. Given that 80% of antibiotics are consumed within primary care, the authors of this paper argue that embracing the concept of antimicrobial stewardship in primary care will play an important role in improving the appropriate use of antibiotics...