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This paper explores the contribution of unpaid home activities to the economic welfare of the family. It begins with a review of the conventional economic framework on how household decisions are made. It deals with the modifications which take into account unpaid work in the home. The concept of 'imputed income' from home activities (like housework and child care) is then introduced before several possible methods of measuring that income are assessed. The final section of the paper analyses some policy implications which follow from recognizing imputed income as part of family income.

A world in upheaval; two lives lived under stress … This story is set in the social and political landscape of pre– and post–World War II. It tells two vastly different tales of Cecily and John's lives in Australia and overseas, as nations clashed, and governments and international organisations tried to remake the world. Cecily Nixon knew that marrying John Burton would be bad for her. But she loved him and, impressed with this handsome, sullen young man and his belief that he could change the world for the better, saw her role in life as to serve the world through John. Cecily's story is a deeply personal and psychological one of love, duty and betrayal that explores the complexities of relationships. In a world that overwhelmed her, Cecily searched for 'wholeness' and delved deep into her psyche to find herself and emerge from John's shadow. John has been known as an influential and controversial young head of Australia's Department of External Affairs – and as a would-be politician. It is less known that he was also an innovative farmer, bookseller, entrepreneur, arts patron and writer. He received international acclaim for his later work in conflict analysis and resolution. These combined stories of courage and achievement unfold amid political intrigue and psychological trauma. ASIO surveillance, love triangles, loyalty, infidelity and tragedy all play their part in the Burtons' lives.

AbstractThis paper discusses trends in poverty in Australia over the last two decades, as indicated by changes in the number and composition of income units with incomes below the Henderson poverty line as well as by trends in the circumstances of the population in receipt of social security payments. This analysis suggests that there have been significant changes in the nature of poverty in Australia, which has increased among those of workforce age. Families with children have been particularly affected by these developments. The paper describes the development of policies designed to achieve the government's pledge that by 1990 no child need live in poverty. Despite the usefulness of the Henderson poverty line in identifying trends in economic vulnerability, the paper identifies a number of practical objections to using this indicator to assess the total effect of government initiatives. The paper concludes with a discussion of a broad approach to poverty alleviation, which would include income support, labour market and community services policies.

Preliminary -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part I. Context and Framework -- 1. Dimensions of Governance for the Public Sector -- 2. Rise of Corporate and Public Governance -- 3. Exploring Tensions in Public Governance -- Part II. Rise of Corporate and Public Governance -- 4. System Governance -- 5. Departmental Governance -- 6. Board Governance in Authorities and Companies -- 7. Participatory Governance -- Part III. Key Issues -- 8. Creating and Regulating Public Sector Bodies -- 9. Appointments and Boards -- 10. Public Governance: Challenges and Issues in an Age of Uncertainty -- Appendix 1: Methodology for Interview Study 2004-07 -- Appendix 2: Flipchart of FMA Act Agencies and CAC Act bodies, 15/2/12 -- Appendix 3: The Stages in a Good Appointment Process -- References -- Index.

Studie des australischen Institute of Family Studies über die Einstufung von Einzelpersonen, Ehepaaren und Familien bei der Einkommensteuer und innerhalb des Systems der sozialen Sicherheit. Weiterhin werden Vorschläge für Änderungen und Verbesserungen des sozialen und Steuersystems gemacht. Das verwendete Datenmaterial reicht bis ins Jahr 1982. (DÜI-Xyl)

Australia lacks a scholarly book that covers recent developments in public sector governance in Australia and blends cross-disciplinary perspectives from law, management, public administration and public policy. The primary reason for writing this book is to fill the gap in the treatment of this subject, and to provide insights from empirical evidence and current practice. The book provides the first comprehensive theoretical and empirical work on governance in the Commonwealth public sector. It addresses the issues that emerged under the Howard government as well as their handling under the Rudd and Gillard governments. The book aims to enhance understanding of and communication about public governance across government, industry and the community.

The authors bring to this book expertise gained from political science, public administration and policy, public and private sector law.