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Our changing technological society: demands and links between numeracy performance and life outcomes (employment, education, training)
(2000)This paper was written to inform the development of material for a Commonwealth monograph on numeracy and to address the topic indicated in the title. While the focus of discussion is on information and communication aspects ...REPORT -
Labour market dynamics in Indonesia: analysis of 18 key indicators of the labour market (KILM) 1986 – 1999
(2000)As economic recovery proceeds in Indonesia, the availability of timely and detailed data on the labour market becomes increasingly important for several reasons. First, information on changes in labour market indicators ...REPORT -
Estimating Employment elasticity for the Indonesian Economy
(2000)One indicator widely used for analysing the operation of the labour market is employment elasticity. The latter measures the percentage changes in employment induced by changes in GDP. Hence, the elasticity of employment ...REPORT -
Introducing the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. LSAC Discussion Paper Number 1
(2002)This discussion paper presents an overview of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), incorporating descriptions of the rationale for the study, relevance for policy development, the conceptual framework, ...REPORT -
The Greater Manchester Police procedural justice training experiment The impact of communication skills training on officers and victims of crime
(2013)A growing body of research has shown that people's motivations to cooperate with the police and not break the law are shaped more by feeling the police have legitimate authority, and share the same values, than by people's ...REPORT -
Strategic business leveraging of a mega sport event : the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games experience
(2005)This research project explored the means by which the global attention focused on Australia for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games was leveraged by various national, state and regional stakeholders to facilitate business and ...REPORT -
Public Interest disclosure Legislation in Australia: Towards the Next Generation
(2006)The willingness of public officials to voice concerns on matters of public interest is increasingly recognised as fundamental to democratic accountability and public integrity. At the same time, ‘whistleblowing’ is one ...REPORT -
The Evolution of Jumpinpin Inlet
(2006)Jumpinpin is an example of a tidal inlet, which is periodically reopened by storms and partially sealed by littoral drift transported by normal wave action. This coastal engineering investigation shows that shoreline changes ...REPORT -
Haemophilus influenzae oral whole cell vaccination for preventing acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
(2006)Background: Acute bronchitis leading to ongoing exacerbations is a serious condition predisposed to by viruses, bacteria or environmental factors. It can be fatal. Antibiotic therapy is not particularly useful. An oral ...REPORT -
Haemophilus influenzae oral whole cell vaccination for preventing acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (Review).
(2011)Background: Acute bronchitis leading to ongoing exacerbations is a serious condition predisposed to by viruses or bacteria. It can be fatal. Antibiotic therapy has not been particularly useful in clearing bacteria such ...REPORT -
Psychology & Global Climate Change: Addressing a multifaceted phenomenon and set of challenges
(2009)Addressing climate change is arguably one of the most pressing tasks facing our planet and its inhabitants. In bio and geophysical terms, climate change is defined as changes over time in the averages and variability of ...REPORT -
Design guideline for the reintroduction of wood into Australian streams
(2006)Community perceptions regarding the benefits of both retaining and reintroducing wood into rivers and streams have fundamentally changed since the early 1990s. In large part this has been brought about by a raft of research ...REPORT -
Noosa River Entrance Channel Dynamics
(2006)Noosa has become a tourist mecca that attracts large numbers of interstate and international tourists. These visitors are largely attracted by the climate and beaches that have proven popular with a variety of beach users. ...REPORT -
Palm Beach Protection Strategy Update on recommendations as part of the Gold Coast Shoreline Management Plan
(2007)Palm Beach remains vulnerable to complete loss of beaches and severe property damage as a result of severe short term storm erosion. Over time, climate change will only increase this risk and analysis of processes associated ...REPORT -
Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy Environmental Monitoring Program Baseline Data Assessment Vol 5: Summary of Narrowneck Monitoring to May 2007
(2007)This report provides a detailed assessment of the data obtained form routine monitoring of the Narrowneck Reef at Main Beach on the Gold Coast Australia. The report covers reef performance in terms of beach width, stability, ...REPORT -
Planning For the Future: The Impact of Resettlement on the Remaining Camp Population
(2007)For more than 20 years, refugees from Burma have been fleeing to Thailand to seek refuge from the practices of human rights abuse, forced labour, arbitrary arrest and detention, torture, and extrajudicial killing, carried ...REPORT -
Breaking the cycle: A study of victimisation and violence in the lives of non-custodial offenders
(2007)The report provides information for the development and implementation of relevant prevention, early intervention and treatment progams wiht the ultimate aim of reducing criminal offending and recidivism.REPORT -
The Impact of Media Representations on the Understanding of Islam and Attitudes toward Muslims in Queensland
(2007)The image of Islam and Muslims has often been portrayed in a negative fashion by politicians, the mass media and Orientalist literature. The relationship between Islam and the ‘West’ has also been depicted as one of ...REPORT -
Broadwater Assimilative Capacity Study Dye Release
(2007)This report presents the results of a novel method to measure advection and dispersion at various locations within the Broadwater; a semi-tropical coastal lagoon located between latitudes 27.98-27.75S and longitudes ...REPORT -
Plant Breeder's Rights and Patents for Plants: A Compendium of Key Case Law for the Horticulture Industries in Australia May 2007
(2007)In Australia, plant breeders and biotechnologists can obtain intellectual property (‘IP’) protection through the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 (‘PBR Act’) or the Patents Act 1990. Similar systems are found internationally. ...REPORT