Climate change update 2009

This paper provides an overview of recent research conducted by climate scientists world-wide. Key data is presented on carbon dioxide emissions, global surface temperatures and sea level rise, with a brief guide to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen

Current Issues Brief: Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission Amendment (Examinations) Bill 2012

A discussion of issues relevant to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Examinations) Bill 2012. The paper includes background information, an overview of the main provisions of the Bill, and information on anti-corruption commissions in other Australian jurisdictions

Current Issues Brief: Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2011

A discussion of issues relevant to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Bill 2011. The paper includes background information on the definition, effects and control of corruption, as well as the history of Victoria’s integrity system. The paper also includes an overview of the main provisions of the Bill, and an overview of the history and composition of anti-corruption commissions in other Australian jurisdictions

Climate Change Bill 2010

This research brief provides an overview of the main provisions of this Victorian legislation, background information on climate change, an overview of the state government\u27s White Paper Action Plan, stakeholder responses, and legislation in other jurisdictions. The main purposes of the Bill are to establish a target for greenhouse gas emission reductions; facilitate the consideration of climate change in areas of government decision making; promote collaboration and innovation in the response to climate change by strengthening the role of communities; develop a Climate Change Adaptation Plan; facilitate Victoria’s contribution to national and international carbon sequestration efforts; provide for the creation of forestry, carbon sequestration and soil carbon rights; provide for Forestry and Carbon Management Agreements and Carbon Sequestration Agreements; and provide accessible information to the community on climate change

Equal Opportunity Bill 2010

A discussion of the Equal Opportunity Bill 2010, which repeals the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 and responds to the Gardner Report and the SARC Inquiry. This paper provides an overview of the main changes to the Equal Opportunity Bill 201