Research Papers
Research Papers
The DPS Parliamentary Library Research Service provides research support to Members of the Victorian Parliament. The Service’s publications are: Research Briefs and Research Papers are released under a Creative Commons licence - see details here. For the latest research from the Research Service please click on the 'Date Created' tab below.
· Research Papers, which provide in-depth coverage and detailed analysis of key topics;
· Current Issues Briefs, which provide an overview of a subject in legislative, portfolio, or policy areas; and,
· Research Briefs, which provide analysis and description of current bills.
The views expressed in Research Service publications are those of the author(s). Contact details appear at the rear of each paper.
(nb. Readers should note that the information contained in Research Service publications is current at the time of their release. For information on bills as enacted visit the Victorian Legislation & Parliamentary Documents website.)
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2010 Victorian State Election.pdf (pdf, 725 KB)
Abstract: An analysis of the Victorian state election which took place on 27 November 2010. This paper provides an overview of the election campaign, major policies, opinion polls data, the outcome of the election in both houses, and voter turnout. It also includes...
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Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2006 (pdf, 132 KB)
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D-Brief Number 2, April 2006
The Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2006 is designed to replace the existing legislative framework for the protection and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage. Covers Commonwealth legislation, some key differences ...
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Abortion Law Reform Bill 2008 (pdf, 436 KB)
Abstract:
Current Issues Brief Number 4, 2008
A discussion of issues relevant to the Abortion Law Reform Bill 2008.
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Accelerating Climate Change (pdf, 167 KB)
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Research Paper Number 2, December 2008
An overview paper on global climate change, providing recent findings of research conducted by climate scientists world-wide. Key findings presented from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007 ...
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Accident Towing Services Amendment Bill 2011 (pdf, 123 KB)
Abstract: This Research Brief outlines the main provisions of the Accident Towing Services Amendment Bill 2011 as well as relevant background information, key findings of the Essential Services Commission's review and relevant legislation in other jurisdictions.
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An Introduction to Parliamentary Privilege (pdf, 290 KB)
Abstract: This introductory paper examines the law and practice of parliamentary privilege in Australia and in other jurisdictions. The paper also contains a discussion of the historical background to parliamentary privilege, defines the key elements of privilege, ...
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Apologies To Indigenous Australians By Australian Parliaments (pdf, 108 KB)
Abstract:
D-Brief Number 2, February 2008
This D-Brief provides an overview of Apologies to Indigenous Australians by Commonwealth, State and Territory Parliaments.
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Asbestos Diseases Compensation Bill 2008 (pdf, 76 KB)
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D-Brief Number 5, November 2008
This D-Brief provides an examination of the Asbestos Diseases Compensation Bill 2008, overview of the history of asbestos use in Australia, and law in other jurisdictions.
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Assisted Reproductive Treatment Bill 2008 (pdf, 185 KB)
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Current Issues Brief Number 5, December 2008.
A discussion of the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Bill 2008.
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Carers Recognition Bill 2012 (pdf, 163 KB)
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An overview of the Bill and second reading speech, a summary of the National Carer Recognition Framework and the Victorian Policy Context, statistics, stakeholder comment and an overview of carers recognition legislation in other jurisdictions.