Economics and trade

Energy affordability, living standards and emissions trading: Assessing the social impacts of achieving deep cuts in Australian

Australian Policy Online - Reports - July 2, 2008 - 11:00am

Emission trading will begin in Australia from 2010. While the design features of the scheme are yet to be finalised, whatever scheme is introduced will lead to higher energy prices. This paper assesses the likely impact of higher energy prices on a range of different household types over time.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA : The best of times and the worst of times

Australian Policy Online - Analysis - July 1, 2008 - 11:00am

South Australia can thrive if it rises to the challenge of climate change, writes JOHN SPOEHR

The regulation of mine safety in Queensland: A review of the Queensland Mines Inspectorate

Australian Policy Online - Reports - June 27, 2008 - 11:00am

This report focuses on the Queensland Mines Inspectorate (QMI), the body responsible for mine safety regulation in Queensland. Impetus for this investigation included recent criticism in the media and academic forums about Queensland mine safety.

Australia's exports of education services

Australian Policy Online - Reports - June 26, 2008 - 11:00am

This article examines the growth of education services exports in recent decades, the importance of Asia as a market for education exports and prospects for future growth.

Australia?s exports of education services

Australian Policy Online - Reports - June 26, 2008 - 11:00am

This article examines the growth of education services exports in recent decades, the importance of Asia as a market for education exports and prospects for future growth.

The cost-effectiveness of homelessness programs: a first assessment

Australian Policy Online - Reports - July 1, 2008 - 11:00am

This study provides a first assessment of the cost-effectiveness of homelessness programs operating in Australia. Homelessness prevention and support programs provide support to those who are homeless, those escaping domestic violence and those who are at risk of becoming homeless.

Creating Value conference papers

Australian Policy Online - Reports - June 27, 2008 - 11:00am

Peer-reviewed conference papers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI) international conference are available online.

Australian intercapital rail freight performance indicators 2006-07

Australian Policy Online - Reports - June 27, 2008 - 11:00am

This report provides data about the Australian railway industry's performance for 2006?07 against a set of 11 railway indicators.

Equine influenza inquiry report

Australian Policy Online - Reports - June 26, 2008 - 11:00am

Commissioned following last year?s equine influenza outbreak, this inquiry found the virus was most likely carried on a contaminated person or equipment leaving Eastern Creek Quarantine Station. The report identifies a number of matters involving the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service and the horse industry which may have contributed to the outbreak.

Better shareholders - better company: shareholder engagement and participation in Australia

Australian Policy Online - Reports - June 25, 2008 - 11:00am

This report outlines Australia's current regulatory framework for corporate governance and the role of shareholders in ensuring good governance. It looks at possible improvements to the flow of information between companies and shareholders and assesses issues raised with the committee pertaining to the ability of shareholders to express their views effectively through the voting process.