This report demonstrates the hidden costs of public sector job losses. Key findings: Rapid loss of public sector workers, especially those with more experience and skill, will result in the loss of corporate knowledge and hinder the transfer of skills within the South Australian public service. This loss represents a considerable value which needs to...

This research is funded by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) Adaptation Research Grants Program (ARGP) 2011-2013. The focus is on what can be learnt from existing cross-border regulatory mechanisms with a view to strengthening and improving cross-border climate change adaptation practices in Australia. There is currently little understanding of the range of...

This document has been written to allow the draft Basin Plan to be assessed as to whether it will protect the essential attributes of this internationally important wetlands.

This report, the result of a 2010-2011 residency, examines the future of manufacturing, policy settings and the innovation system of South Australia.

Societal changes are closely reflected in the changing nature of education and learning. Globalisation, technological advances and environmental challenges will continue to directly impact on educational delivery. However, three major purposes remain the hallmark of a robust and vibrant public education system. These three purposes are: individual purpose, economic purpose and democratic purpose. Public education...