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Housing in Victoria: a quick guide
Drawing upon data from the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Censuses, as well as a range of other resources, this quick guide provides an overview of the current housing context in Victoria, including data visualisations.
Briefing paper
Bail Amendment Bill 2023: Bill Brief
While the Bail Act 1977 includes the general entitlement to bail, amendments to the Act in 2013, 2016 and 2017-8 made it harder for some alleged offenders to be granted bail. This paper examines some of the recent amendments to the Act and outlines some of the consequences of these changes. It also outlines selected...
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The Victorian space industry
This paper provides an overview of the Victorian space industry, in the context of both the Australian and international space sectors. It also examines the breadth of the space industry in Victoria and its applications.
Briefing paper
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Authorising Pharmacists) Bill 2023: Bill Brief
This Bill Brief outlines selected aspects of proposed changes to the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981, in relation to the medicines pharmacists may be able to prescribe without a prescription and how this will impact the health system. It provides a jurisdictional comparison on what other Australian states have done in this space...
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Group voting tickets and Victoria
Considerable concerns exist over so-called 'group voting tickets' used in elections for Victoria’s Legislative Council. This paper discusses Victoria's experiences, focusing on ensuring that the state's Upper House retains the public's confidence in its role and representativeness.