What should a public servant be able to say publicly about government matters? In August 2001, both civilian and military arms of Defence issued new instructions severely restricting staff contact with the media. Even tighter restrictions were imposed on Operation Relex, which interdicted people-smuggling operations on Australia's northern borders. Concern was expressed at the time...

There has been ongoing speculation as to whether, and if so how, the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) might be affected by US-Australian Free Trade negotiations. The US pharmaceutical industry has been concerned about the role played by the PBS, and other arrangements in Australia, in lowering the profitability of the US industry in Australia.

This Research Note explains how the US Presidency is decided.

The Census collects data on a broad range of social and economic aspects of the Australian population. This Current Issues Brief provides data on four summary indexes derived from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing.

Jacob Varghese provides a brief overview of some potential areas of Australian law that may be affected.