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Australia

Briefing paper

Australian gun control: 29 years after Port Arthur


Almost 30 years after the Port Arthur massacre, there are more guns in Australia than ever before, and the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) is falling short of its stated aims. There is no National Firearms Register and minors can use firearms in every state. This paper outlines the status of the NFA and the number...
Evaluation

Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) program evaluation final report


Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) program is for veterans with chronic mental health conditions. This process evaluation, involving participants, carers, GPs, and care coordinators, found it well-managed and highly valued. A set of recommendations are provided for how the program can more effectively meet the needs of current and future Department of Veteran's Affairs clients and...
Report

How climate change affects mental health in Australia


A growing body of evidence shows mental ill-health from climate change impacts has grown in recent years, with children and young people among those most at risk. To successfully address climate mental health impacts, action is required at multiple levels – individual, organisational and local community as well as state and national policy.
Report

A comparison of the characteristics of people with disability in Australia according to whether they received National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding


This study examines 18.1 million Australians under 65 potentially eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It highlights widespread disability support needs across diverse areas of life. The information is important for the planning of foundational supports delivered by all levels of government and across different service sectors.
Report

Did a High Court decision on doli incapax shift court outcomes for 10-13 year olds?


The number of young people aged 10 to 13 years found guilty of a criminal offence in NSW fell markedly, following the 2016 High Court of Australia decision RP v R. This paper examines if this decline can be explained by the RP v R decision which clarified the application of doli incapax.
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