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Surviving the first day of life [Publications]

May 10, 2013 Surviving the first day of life Image source: Wikimedia Commons Every year three million babies die within the first month of life, with one million dying on the day they are born. Most babies die from preventable causes such as infections. Every day, 800 women die during
Date: 10/05/2013 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2439008 - Source: FlagPost - Author: SIMON-DAVIES, Joanne
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'Grandfather' arrangements for PPS - entitlement or inequity? [Publications]

April 11, 2013 ‘Grandfather’ arrangements for PPS - entitlement or inequity? Image source: Leichhardt Municipal Council Since it was announced in the 2012-13 Budget that ‘grandfathering’ arrangements for single parents receiving Parenting Payment Single (PPS) would cease on 1 January 2013, there has been considerable concern expressed at the plight
Date: 11/04/2013 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2373538 - Source: FlagPost - Author: EY, Carol
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National Forced Adoptions Apology [Publications]

MARCH 15, 2013 National Forced Adoptions Apology In June 2012 the Attorney-General announced that the Government would offer a national apology to those affected by forced adoption practices in Australia. A Forced Adoption Apology Reference Group was subsequently established in August 2012 to provide advice on the wording and timing
Date: 15/03/2013 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2309615 - Source: FlagPost - Author: PHILLIPS, Janet
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Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 [Bills Digest]

ISSN 1328-8091 BILLS DIGEST NO. 88, 2012-13 12 March 2013 Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 Michael Klapdor Social Policy Section Contents Purpose of the Bill ................................................................................................................................... 3 Structure of the Bill ................................................................................................................................. 3 Baby bonus .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Background .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Brief history of the Baby Bonus .......................................................................................................
Date: 12/03/2013 - Collection: Bills and Legislation - ID: legislation/billsdgs/2292466 - Source: Bills Digest Service - Author: KLAPDOR, Michael
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Customs Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2012 [Bills Digest]

ISSN 1328-8091 BILLS DIGEST NO. 85, 2012-13 12 March 2013 Customs Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2012 Leah Ferris Law and Bills Digest Section Eugenia Karanikolas Economics Section Contents Purpose of the Bill ................................................................................................................................... 2 Background ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Exposure Draft ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Committee consideration ....................................................................................................................... 5 Senate Committee for Legal and
Date: 12/03/2013 - Collection: Bills and Legislation - ID: legislation/billsdgs/2292429 - Source: Bills Digest Service - Author: FERRIS, Leah - KARAN...
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Women in the Australian workforce: A 2013 update [Publications]

MARCH 8, 2013 Women in the Australian workforce: A 2013 update Image source: Australian Human Rights Commission First observed as an international event in 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on March 8 each year. Originally emerging from female labour movements in North America and Europe,
Date: 08/03/2013 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2292534 - Source: FlagPost - Author: SIMON-DAVIES, Joanne
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International Women's Day [Publications]

MARCH 4, 2013 International Women's Day Image source: UN Women On Friday 8 March women around the world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD had its genesis in events of the early 1900s, when women in places such as Europe, North America and Australia began demanding an end to
Date: 05/03/2013 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2282402 - Source: FlagPost - Author: SPINKS, Harriet
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Australia's first National Children's Commissioner [Publications]

FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Australia's first National Children's Commissioner Image source: www.community.nsw.gov.au On 25 February 2013 the Government announced the appointment of Australia's first National Children's Commissioner, Ms Megan Mitchell. The position of National Children’s Commissioner will sit within the Australian Human Rights Commission and commences on 25 March 2013. In
Date: 26/02/2013 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2260261 - Source: FlagPost - Author: PHILLIPS, Janet
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Can single parent families survive on Newstart? It might depend on where they live [Publications]

JANUARY 8, 2013 Can single parent families survive on Newstart? It might depend on where they live Source: Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet There has been considerable media coverage in recent days about the implementation of the new income support arrangements applying from 1 January for single parents whose
Date: 08/01/2013 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2164437 - Source: FlagPost - Author: EY, Carol
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Australia’s performance in international student achievement tests - another perspective [Publications]

DECEMBER 14, 2012 Australia’s performance in international student achievement tests - another perspective Image source: Boston College There has been considerable public discussion about Australia’s relatively poor performance in recently released international student achievement tests, with one newspaper describing the results as ‘Australia’s disaster in education’. These results have also
Date: 14/12/2012 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2115076 - Source: FlagPost - Author: EY, Carol
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Evidence linking sugary drinks to overweight and obesity grows [Publications]

NOVEMBER 26, 2012 Evidence linking sugary drinks to overweight and obesity grows Source: NSW Department of Health Evidence has been growing that the consumption of sugary drinks among children is contributing to our increasing rates of overweight and obesity. Sugary drinks include ones artificially sweetened with sugar, such as soft
Date: 26/11/2012 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2115083 - Source: FlagPost - Author: BIGGS, Amanda
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Priests, penitents, confidentiality and child sexual abuse [Publications]

NOVEMBER 24, 2012 Priests, Penitents, Confidentiality and Child Sexual Abuse Image source: Wikimedia Commons In the light of Prime Minister Gillard’s announcement of a Royal Commission into institutional responses to the sexual abuse of children there has been a particular focus on the role of the ‘confessional seal’. The Roman
Date: 24/11/2012 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2115098 - Source: FlagPost - Author: MAGAREY, Kirsty
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (White Ribbon Day)—25 November 2012 [Publications]

NOVEMBER 20, 2012 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (White Ribbon Day)—25 November 2012 Image source: http://www.un.org In 1999, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (also marked in Australia as White Ribbon Day).
Date: 20/11/2012 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2113322 - Source: FlagPost - Author: PHILLIPS, Janet
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A Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual assault [Publications]

NOVEMBER 20, 2012 A Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual assault Image source: Forgotten Australians website General awareness of the levels and different forms of child abuse and assault has heightened in recent years. In response to growing levels of concern, on 12 November 2012, the Prime Minister,
Date: 20/11/2012 - Collection: Publications - ID: library/prspub/2115086 - Source: FlagPost - Author: PHILLIPS, Janet
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Further 2012 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2012 [Bills Digest]

ISSN 1328-8091 Parliamentof Australia Departmentof Parliamentary Services Contents Purpose .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Structure of the Bill .................................................................................................................................. 3 Committee consideration ........................................................................................................................ 4 House of Representatives Selection Committee ................................................................................ 4 Senate Selection of Bills Committee ................................................................................................... 4 Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills ......................................................................... 5 Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on
Date: 26/10/2012 - Collection: Bills and Legislation - ID: legislation/billsdgs/2003207 - Source: Bills Digest Service - Author: PYBURNE, Paula - BUC...

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