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About the House, your free, colour magazine
 About the House is a free colour feature magazine produced up to five times a year by the Liaison & Projects Office of the House of Representatives. It covers the varied work of Members of the House, especially Committee investigations.
The magazine is available through the offices of every Member of the House of Representatives, or can be ordered directly through the Liaison & Projects Office (telephone: freecall 1800 139 299, email: liaison.reps@aph.gov.au).
The current About the House magazine is the September 2006 edition (Issue 28).
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In the current edition (September 2006)
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Previous editions
Cover Story - September 2006:
Prescription for trouble - Could Dr Death happen again?
In the wake of the ‘Dr Death’ scandal at Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland, a parliamentary inquiry has been warned about continuing problems with the assessment of overseas doctors working in Australia. Story: Georgie Oakeshott
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document, or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
In the wake of the boom
Australia's resources boom pushed exports of goods and services to a record high last year. The House of Representatives Economics Committee is investigating what happens when the boom inevitably ends. Story: Geoffrey Maslen
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document, or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
In good hands
A successful Indigenous business in a remote South Australian community is a source of inspiration for communities facing similar complex issues. Story: Andrew Dawson
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document (127 kb), or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
Rocky road
Australian car part makers face a difficult future, as imports dwarf local content. Story: Chris Uhlmann and Andrew Dawson
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document (117 kb), or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
Future crop
With many young people turning their backs on farming, an overhaul of agricultural education has been suggested to secure the future of our rural industries. Story: Nic Barnard
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document (140 kb), or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
Credit where credit's due
Reforms to credit card transaction fees have been worth it so far, a parliamentary committee has concluded. Story: Chris Uhlmann
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document (129 kb), or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
Changing the way we spend our youth
For people under 40, retirement is usually far from their thoughts. Superannuation expert Ross Clare looks at some new proposals aimed at encouraging people to start saving for their retirement before they get to 40.
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document (122 kb), or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
Voters for life
Getting young Australians informed about and involved in our democratic processes is proving difficult. Some new ideas are emerging from a parliamentary inquiry into civics and electoral education. Story: Georgie Oakeshott
To read the entire article, you can open this pdf document (129 kb), or ask the Liaison & Projects Office for a copy of the magazine.
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