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1. The Role of Welfare in the Economy of Two Indigenous Communities

Author

Daly, Anne and Smith, Diane

Subjects
Welfare -- Australia, Indigenous peoples -- Economic aspects, Social policy -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Business, Economics
Abstract

This paper examines the role of welfare in two indigenous communities, Kuranda and Yuendumu, and considers the implications for income transfer programs.

Published
2000

2. Indigenous Australians Working for Welfare: What Difference Does it Make?

Author

Altman, J.C., Gray, M.C., and Sanders, W.G.

Subjects
Indigenous peoples -- Economic aspects, Welfare -- Social aspects, Social policy -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Business, Economics
Abstract

Indigenous Australians have been working for welfare since 1977. This paper explores what difference this has made to socioeconomic status at the individual and community levels, using 1996 Census and 1994 NATSIS data.

Published
2000

3. Globalisation: local agency, the global economy, and Australia's industrial policy

Author

Webber, Michael

Subjects
Australia -- Economic policy, Economic policy -- Australia, International economic relations -- Political aspects, Environmental policy -- International aspects, Business -- Environmental aspects, Social economics -- International aspects, Environmental issues
Abstract

The term globalization is defined and used to study the development of economic and trade policies in Australia. Topics addressed include the political aspects of globalization, the impact of international economic relations on the environment, and social relations in the global economy.

Published
2000

5. Lighting a fire under Australia's future: cleverness is back on the agenda, and in the emerging knowledge economy, innovation and speed are the watchwords

Author

James, David

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, Business -- Innovations, Economic policy -- Australia, Business, Business, general
Abstract

Efforts to create a knowledge economy in Australia are discussed. There will be a focus on innovation, a term which is more accessible for the financial community than creativity or cleverness.

Published
2000

7. Economic policy

Subjects
Australia -- Economic policy, Economic policy -- Australia, Business, Business, international, Economics
Published
1996

8. Business Australia

Author

Hartley, William

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, Business -- Australia, International trade -- Australia, Labor supply -- Australia, Industry -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia
Published
1991

9. Miracle cure

Subjects
Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Economic aspects
Published
2000

10. Drying out

Author

Oakes, Laurie

Subjects
Australia -- Economic policy, Economic policy -- Australia, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Australian Labour Party -- Economic policy
Abstract

Australian Labor Party economic officials in 1999 are embracing market-oriented economic policies used during 1983-1996 even though such policies threatened the party's relationship with its core constituent of blue collar workers. The 1999 policy decisions will present political challenges to party leaders such as Kim Beazley and Treasury official Simon Crean.

Published
1999

11. The Domestic Politics of Globalisation

Author

CONLEY, TOM

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, International economic relations -- Political aspects, Economic policy -- Australia, Political science
Published
2001

12. THE INTERSECTION OF THE LEARNING REGION AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: ANALYSING THE ROLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Author

KEANE, JULIE and ALLISON, JANILLE

Subjects
Australia -- Economic policy, Regional economics -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Economic development -- Australia, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

JULIE KEANE [*] JANILLE ALLISON [+] Introduction The role of higher education in regional economic development has been the subject of several recent studies in Australia and internationally (NATIONAL COMMITTEE [...]

Published
1999

13. Take your medicine

Author

Bowring, Philip

Subjects
Australia -- Political aspects, Economic policy -- Australia, Labor market -- Political aspects, Tariffs -- Laws, regulations and rules, Business, Business, international, Australian Labour Party -- Political activity
Published
1991

14. Business-government relations in Australia: Cooperating through task forces

Author

Chaudhri, Vivek and Samson, Danny

Subjects
Industrial policy -- Australia, Textile industry -- Investigations, Financial services industry -- Investigations, Industry -- Political aspects, Economic development -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Task forces -- Australia, Business, Business, general
Published
2000

16. Finance chiefs target New York, the world

Author

Ramsay, Randolph

Subjects
Financial services industry, Financial services industry -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Economic policy
Abstract

The time is right for Australia to shed its image of being rooted in the '70s and '80s and become a world financial centre, Australia's finance industry leaders claim. The […]

Published
1999

17. Australia takes on finance big guns

Author

Ramsay, Randolph

Subjects
Company business management, Financial services industry, Financial services industry -- Management, Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Economic policy
Abstract

Australia will go head-to-head against Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo in the quest to be the region's leading financial centre after the Federal Government's decision to spend A$7 million to […]

Published
1999

18. Australia shows the way

Author

ERSKINE, ALEX

Subjects
Economic development -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Economic policy
Abstract

By registering strong growth and productivity increases, Australia's economy has defied predictions of an imminent tumble stemming from the Asian financial contagion. Economist ALEX ERSKINE(*) explains why Economists at Salomon […]

Published
1999

19. Business migrants in demand

Subjects
Commercial policy -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Economic policy
Abstract

An aggressive campaign to increase the flow of business migrants into South Australia is a key plank of Premier John Olsen's platform to embrace Asia and help the State's economy […]

Published
1998

20. Fight for market share, says Fischer

Subjects
International trade, International trade -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Economic policy
Abstract

Australian exporters must 'fight hard' every day for worldwide market share, according to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Mr Tim Fischer. Launching the 1998 Australian Export Awards […]

Published
1998

21. NT still 'bullish' in the region

Subjects
Economic development -- Australia -- Northern Territory, Economic policy -- Australia, Northern Territory -- Economic policy
Abstract

The Northern Territory brains trust remains bullish about its long-term relationship with its Asian neighbours in the face of regional turmoil. Darwin has staked its future on business expansion in […]

Published
1998

22. Asian ties vital: Kilgariff

Subjects
Economic development -- Australia -- Northern Territory -- Asia, Economic policy -- Australia, Northern Territory -- Economic policy
Abstract

Oil and gas are among the specialised industries the Northern Territory must expand to help beat the negative effects of Asia's financial crisis, according to Darwin's International Business Council. Council […]

Published
1998

23. Summit a mix of gloom, hype

Subjects
Economic development -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Economic policy
Abstract

The much-hyped, but arguably ineffective, Australia Summit has reinforced old stereotypes: politicians must put on a brave face, and economists will be damned if they have to. Gloomy messages were […]

Published
1998

24. Whose values shape social policy?: policy process limits to economic rationalism: Australian coordinated care policy 1994 to 2001

Author

Fisher, Karen Raewyn

Subjects
Economic policy -- Australia, Social policy -- Australia
Abstract

This thesis addresses a significant gap in Australian social policy literature about the relationship between the impact of economic rationalism on social policy and interest representation during policy implementation. Michael Pusey, for instance, argues that economic rationalism displaces social values in social policy. However, other theorists, such as Robert Alford and Rod Rhodes, caution that policy often changes when it is implemented. With a foundation in Weberian social theory about participant values, the analytical framework incorporates three institutional policy implementation concepts to capture the dynamic characteristics of the policy process. These are: policy stages to describe policy change over time; structural interests of policy organisations; and policy networks within which participants act. The thesis tests this framework to explain the impact of values of economic rationality in the Australian coordinated care policy. The policy attempted to coordinate the care of people with chronic care needs, using a funds pool, case managers and care plans. The research methods are interviews with policy participants; analysis of public documents; and participant observation as an evaluator in one trial. Data about the policy process from 1994 to 2001 are analysed with a critical interpretive approach. The study reveals that central agency officials acted primarily on values of economic rationality. In contrast, health agency officials acted primarily on organisational values. The transfer of responsibility for the policy process from a central agency to the health agency after the policy statements reinforced health provider organisational interests, rather than either the rationalist interests of central agencies or the social interests of consumer groups. The policy consequently changed away from economic rationality. The policy process in the planning, implementation and revision stages was in no sense an instrumental application of the values of economic rationality apparent in the policy statements stage. Neither, however, did social values predominate in any policy stage. The study argues that insights from policy implementation research can refine the literature on economic rationalism. This research further advances policy network theory. It recognises that understanding which organisation is responsible for the policy, at various policy stages, advances our understanding of whose values shape social policy.

Published
2007
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25. Whose values shape social policy?: policy process limits to economic rationalism: Australian coordinated care policy 1994 to 2001.

Author

Fisher, Karen Raewyn, Social Policy Research Centre, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, UNSW and Fisher, Karen Raewyn, Social Policy Research Centre, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, UNSW

Abstract

This thesis addresses a significant gap in Australian social policy literature about the relationship between the impact of economic rationalism on social policy and interest representation during policy implementation. Michael Pusey, for instance, argues that economic rationalism displaces social values in social policy. However, other theorists, such as Robert Alford and Rod Rhodes, caution that policy often changes when it is implemented. With a foundation in Weberian social theory about participant values, the analytical framework incorporates three institutional policy implementation concepts to capture the dynamic characteristics of the policy process. These are: policy stages to describe policy change over time; structural interests of policy organisations; and policy networks within which participants act. The thesis tests this framework to explain the impact of values of economic rationality in the Australian coordinated care policy. The policy attempted to coordinate the care of people with chronic care needs, using a funds pool, case managers and care plans. The research methods are interviews with policy participants; analysis of public documents; and participant observation as an evaluator in one trial. Data about the policy process from 1994 to 2001 are analysed with a critical interpretive approach.The study reveals that central agency officials acted primarily on values of economic rationality. In contrast, health agency officials acted primarily on organisational values. The transfer of responsibility for the policy process from a central agency to the health agency after the policy statements reinforced health provider organisational interests, rather than either the rationalist interests of central agencies or the social interests of consumer groups. The policy consequently changed away from economic rationality. The policy process in the planning, implementation and revision stages was in no sense an instrumental application of the values of econ

Published
2007

31. Social security, government finance, and saving

Author

Carmichael, Jeffrey and Hawtrey, Kim

Subjects
Australia -- Economic policy, social security -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Savings -- Australia, Business, international, Economics
Published
1981

37. Brookings on the Australia economy

Author

Hughes, Barry

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, Economic policy -- Australia, Wage-price policy -- Australia, Economists -- Australia, Business, international, Economics
Published
1985

38. Cost-padding in profit-regulated firms

Author

Albon, Robert P. and Kirby, Michael G.

Subjects
Corporate profits -- Australia, Corporations, Australian, Economic policy -- Australia, Business, international, Economics
Published
1983

39. Exchange rate policy and the resources boom

Author

Corden, W.M.

Subjects
Australia -- Economic policy, Foreign investments -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Foreign exchange -- Australia, Business, international, Economics
Published
1982

40. Globalisation and labour immiserisation in Australia

Author

Karunaratne, Neil Dias

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, Labor policy -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Workers -- Compensation and benefits, Business, Economics
Abstract

Globalization features that include financial deregulation, dissolving trade barriers, rapid diffusion of information technologies and highly-mobile capital were responsible for bringing the Australian economy into the borderless era. An analysis of these trends supports the conclusion that they are also responsible for an increasing disparity in wages. The disparity is further exacerbated by such factors as immigration, deunionization and female participation.

Published
1999

41. Business tax reform - who's steering the ship?

Author

Traill, Ken

Subjects
Australia -- Tax policy, Economic policy -- Australia, Tax reform -- Management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Issues relating to the introduction of tax reforms in Australia are discussed. Timing is highlighted as a critical issue, since the implementation of the new tax proposals are not considered possible within the electoral cycle of the government, leading to doubts on the management of the reforms.

Published
2001

42. Who is driving the economy?

Author

Clark, David

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, Economic policy -- Australia, Portfolio management -- Planning, Investments -- Economic aspects, Personal finance
Abstract

This article This article examines factors leading to the slowdown in the Australian and global economy. Issues include the influence of the economy on the stock market and vice versa, the example of this relationship in the Depression of the 1930s, and the need for investors to pay attention to economic cycles when managing their portfolios; the bottom of line of various Australian industries for 2000 is provided.

Published
2000

43. In the deep end: Bob Hawke's Australia: a survey

Subjects
Australia -- Political aspects, Hawke, Robert -- Evaluation, International relations -- Australia, Working class -- Australia, Prime ministers -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Business, Business, international, Economics
Published
1983

45. Australian turnaround

Author

Gambatese, Joseph

Subjects
Australia -- Political aspects, Political parties -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, General interest
Published
1978

46. Australia retains status as haven

Author

McBride, Sarah

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, Dow Jones World Stock Index (Index) -- Statistics, Stock-exchange -- Statistics, Foreign investments -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Monetary policy -- Australia, Business, Business, general
Published
2002

47. Excessive travel leaves government immobile

Author

Skeffington, Robert

Subjects
Australia -- Political aspects, Economic policy -- Australia, Cabinet officers -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Howard, John (Australian politician), Business, Business, general
Abstract

The resignation by ministers in the Australian federal government due to the uproar over travel expense claims likely will have the effect of delaying the implementation of economic reforms planned by the Howard government. The scandal likely will lead to the office of the Prime Minister acquiring more power over decision making, thus curtailing the power of ministers and delaying the progress and effectiveness of governance.

Published
1997

48. Cheryl's moment: Australia

Subjects
Budget -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Australia -- Political aspects
Published
1993

49. Australia

Subjects
Australia -- Economic aspects, Economic indicators -- Australia, Economic policy -- Australia, Business, Business, international, Economics
Abstract

The Australian economy entered recession towards the middle of 1990. Real GDP dropped by 3.5 per cent (all data at annual rates) in the second half of the year. For [...]

Published
1991

50. The Macroeconomic Implications of Current Fiscal Policy

Author

Olekalns, Nilss

Subjects
Australia -- Political aspects, Economic policy -- Australia, Macroeconomics -- Australia, Business, Economics
Abstract

In Australia, it seems there is no reason to expect tightening of monetary policy. Wages growth is relatively moderate. With recent microeconomic reforms any stimulus to demand coming from import substitution and export growth is not likely to lead to noticable inflationary pressure. With the stubborn and high unemployment rate an inflation rate near zero, loosening of monetary policy might be justifiable. It seems unlikely that fiscal policy in place will have a short-run impact of significance on economic activity. Some medium- to long-term dangers might come from the potential supply-side effects of tight fiscal policy.

Published
1998

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