National youth violence survey seeks answers
More than 600 young Australians have already responded to a recently launched national survey on youth violence. Targeted at 12 to 24-year-olds, the survey seeks young people’s views on and experiences with youth violence to help find solutions to the problem. Full story
The time to act is now
The House of Representatives Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts Committee has released its inquiry report, Managing our Coastal Zone in a Changing Climate: the Time to Act is Now. The report calls for new governance arrangements for Australia’s coastal zone and makes recommendations to improve management of climate change and environmental impacts on the coast. Full story
Tropical Marine Research facilities under Public Works microscope
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) proposes to undertake a number of works in Townsville and on its principal site at Cape Ferguson, near Townsville, Queensland. Full story
Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament report released The Australian Parliament’s Treaties Committee has released a bipartisan report on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament that makes 22 recommendations to strengthen the non-proliferation regime and help hasten the abolition of nuclear weapons.Full story
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Inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians The House of Representatives Family and Youth Committee is conducting an inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians.Full story
Microsoft, Symantec, McAfee and banks to front Cyber Crime Inquiry The IT industry leaders such as Microsoft and computer security companies like Symantec and McAfee, plus consumer groups, were among those appearing before the House of Representatives Communications Committee Inquiry into Cyber Crime on in October at NSW Parliament House, Sydney.
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Darwin public hearing The House of Representatives Regional Development Committee is conducting a series of public hearings as part of its inquiry into the impact of the global financial crisis on regional Australia.Full story
Farmers and climate change in Western Australia As part of its inquiry into Australian farmers and climate change, the House of Representatives Primary Industries and Resources Committee will be holding a public hearing in Perth and property inspections at Geraldton.Full story
A CD-ROM and a four-part documentary exploring the first 100 years of Australia's House of Representatives are now available for public and educational purchase. For more information visit the project website.
