School of Social and Political Sciences - Research Publications
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ItemWill content regulation encourage ISP rationalisation?(Communications Law Centre, 1999-05)Discusses the Commonwealth governments policy debates surround online content regulation and possible effects on industry structure and competition in Australia.
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ItemPornography, protection, prevarication: the politics of internet censorship(University of NSW Law School, 2000-03)A short article that discusses the development of internet censorship laws in Australia, the politics surrounding them, and the symbolic nature of this legislative regime.
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ItemPolitical big brother site masks curious agenda(australia.internet.com, 2001-10)Outlines some interesting characteristics of the ALPs use of websites in political campaigning.
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ItemOnline regulation: not so ground-breaking(Communications Law Centre, 1999-06)Outlines the core elements of the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act 1999.
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ItemAustralian federalism’s impact on energy efficiency policy( 2002)The Australian constitution makes no mention of energy or environmental matters. Hence the States have assumed responsibility for developing and implementing energy policy. Yet the need for efficient, large-scale markets, together with Australia’s international obligations, demands that a national approach be adopted. Australia’s eight main jurisdictions have acted creatively and cooperatively to deal with these constitutional difficulties. The National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program is a successful labelling and standards program that will result in greenhouse savings of 81Mt of CO2 equivalent between 2000 and 2015 at a net economic benefit to the economy. Yet the complex federal structure is clearly hampering the program’s ability to achieve maximum impact, delaying implementation and resulting in confusion for industry. The net result is that greenhouse gas abatement opportunities are forgone and opportunities for greater economy-wide efficiency lost. A more efficient federal system or the introduction of Commonwealth energy efficiency legislation would allow these economy-wide efficiencies to be captured.