Australian Capital Territory
Working paper
Gambling reform in the ACT, 2016–2024: what impact on gaming machine expenditure?
This paper outlines the reforms to electronic gaming machine (EGM) operations in the ACT between 2016 and 2024. It begins by detailing the two parliamentary agreements from 2016 and 2020, along with the reform agendas they introduced. The most significant reform during this period was a reduction in the number of EGMs.
Report
Unplugged is inflexible: how drivers’ plug in behaviour determines the flexibility of electric vehicle (dis)charging
This study focuses on how the amount of time that electric vehicles are plugged into chargers impacts the potential benefits of managed charging. The study considers multiple objectives for managed charging and assesses the impacts on the cost of charging, the stress on the distribution network and the potential to align charging with renewable energy...
Journal article
An examination of the policy content of Scott Morrison's and Anthony Albanese's 2022 federal election campaign materials
An analysis of the speeches, media releases, opinion pieces, and transcripts of the utterances of Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese during the 2022 federal election campaign. The authors identify and analyse the impact of key messages and themes, finding Albanese's messaging to be more consistent and more effectively linked to key policy initiatives.
Report
Beyond reasonable doubt? Understanding police attrition of reported sexual offences in the ACT
This report presents the findings of a study that aimed to understand the reasons for the high rate of attrition of reported sexual offences in the Australian Capital Territory.
Report
Ensuring children and young people’s rights through mental health oversight
This two-year project sought to understand the extent to which children and young people, notably those involved with the Australian Capital Territory care and protection system, were being involuntarily detained and treated under the Mental Health Act.