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[*] Community Consultation in Environmental Policy Making
Monday, 1 July 2002
Policies are created or changed in a variety of ways but reviews of environmental legislation usually follow a predictable path. The wider population is rarely involved. This case study describes a more inclusive approach. [ View]
[*] The Cost of Adventure: The Effects of Rising Insurance Premiums on Selected Adventure Organisations in South Australia, 2002
Monday, 1 July 2002
This research examined what effect rising public liability insurance premiums over 2000 - 2002 had on a selection of adventure organisations in South Australia. Four adventure organisations were included in the research, comprising both business and `not-for-profit' organisations. This paper reviews the insurance situation, identifying its causes, before moving on to its effects. Interviews, with adventure organisation representatives, established that all the organisations experienced a significant rise in their public liability premiums. It was found that some of the organisations were forced to operate uninsured for short periods of time while others were forced to postpone their activities. This research questions the future of these organisations, should premiums continue to rise. [ View]
[*] Preventing repeat residential buglary: a meta evaluation of two Australian demonstration projects
Saturday, 29 June 2002
Residential break and enter was identified as a priority area for crime prevention in 1997 through a collaborative process between the National Anti-Crime Strategy Lead Ministers from all States and Territories and the Commonwealth Attorney- General. Two demonstration projects began in 1998, supported by funding from the Commonwealth. One was established in South Australia. It was designed to prevent repeat victimisation through a range of local community resources and services that are alternative and additional to current practice in Government. [ View]
[*] Intergenerational Report Too Pessimistic
Friday, 21 June 2002
Prepared by Peter McDonald and Steve Dowrick, this analysis of the federal government's Intergenerational Report suggest that the report reaches unduly pessimistic conclusions by understating the effect of a fall in unemployment, greatly underestimating the potential for future increases in labour force participation rates, and presenting an unduly certain picture of the levels of future costs of health and aged care. [ View]
[*] 24/7: Work-Related Alcohol & Drug Use: A National Forum
Thursday, 29 June 2006 - Friday, 30 June 2006, all day
It is only recently that greater attention has been focused on the world of `work'. Nearly all members of any community form part of the workforce at some time in their life. For most people it is a powerful influence. Work and the workplace shape nearly all aspects of our day-to-day existence. Yet, comparatively little is understood about it. [ View]
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