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Australian Commonwealth Government Information
Australian Constitution/Republic Debate
State & Local Government Information
U.N., U.S. and U.K. Documents
Major References
Australian Government
Excellent first stop for access to government information. This site offers a government function index, links to departments and agencies, parliament and legislation, media releases and a search facility that covers all government Internet sites.
Public Sector Governance Australia
This CCH subscription resource provides detailed, current and comprehensive information on the way Australian public sector organizations are governed. Included is information on accountability, ethics, performance measurement, procedures for effective committees, the role of boards and risk management.
Government of Western Australia Home Page
Start with this site to access Western Australian government information. Provides links to departments, legislation, local government, community resources, economic statistics and much more.
World Wide Government Information
This excellent page of links produced by the National Library of Australia takes you to official sites for each government plus all major international organisations such as the UN, OECD, NATO, APEC, etc.
Year Book Australia
Australia's premier statistical reference. Provides an overview of Australia's economic and social conditions. The Year Book can also be viewed online.
Western Australian Year Book
A general and statistical reference for data on social, economic and demographic conditions in Western Australia.
Directories
National Guide to Government
Hardcopy guide to Australian federal and state departments plus ministerial biographies, lists of embassies, details of political parties, etc.
The Australian Government Directory
On-line directory for federal, state and local government agencies.
Government On-Line Directory
The official guide to Australian federal government agencies and executive personnel. Useful for finding which agency is responsible for a particular function.
Informit Databases
These databases index articles in Australian magazines and newspapers. Coverage includes current affairs, politics, law, and education. Informit Databases can be accessed via workstations in the Alexander Library Building.
Services
Infolink
This on-line database can help you locate Western Australian government services and community groups.
Citizens Advice Bureau
A free information advice and referral service for Western Australians, with offices in a number of suburbs and country areas.
Journals
Australian Journal of Public Administration
Reprints of key speeches and symposia papers, plus research articles, book reviews, etc.
Policy - a Journal of Public Policy and Ideas
Provides articles on major social, constitutional and economic issues, published by the Centre for Independent Studies, Australia.
Arena Magazine
An Australian magazine of left political, social and cultural commentary.
Interest/Support Groups
Political Parties - Australia
List of parties registered with the Australian Electoral Commission, together with links to their home pages
Australia Institute
Independent, non-profit research and policy analysis organisation.
Sydney Institute
An influential, privately funded think-tank dedicated to policy debate.
Centre for Independent Studies
A leading free-market think-tank.
Evatt Foundation
The Australian labour movement's leading research organisation.
Professional Associations
Western Australian Local Government Association
The peak organisation representing local governments in Western Australia.
Institute of Public Administration Australia
An association of public servants, academics, business people and others interested in Commonwealth, State and Local government.
Awards
W.S. Lonnie Awards
Awards for excellence in annual reporting in the Western Australian public sector.
Net Links
Online WA
Easy to use single access point for information about Western Australia. This non-commercial site has links to everything from business information and lotto results to health, transport and other government services.
Australian Diplomatic and Trade Offices Worldwide
Locations for Australian embassies, consulates and trade missions overseas.
The Diplomatic List
Contact details for diplomatic representatives from foreign countries and international organisations. Produced by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
GovPubs: the Australian Government Publications Guide
Use this guide to locate major state and Commonwealth government publications such as statutes, gazettes, and parliamentary papers.
Australia's Prime Ministers
A one-stop shop of information and features about Australia's 25 Prime Ministers. Featuring Fast Facts, Meet a PM, Research Map and Who's Who. Look at the evidence, check the facts, discover their stories.
Australian Policy Online
In-depth, authoritative information on a wide range of issues. Features news and research from Australia's leading policy centres and institutes.