Recent research papers
Title: National Implementation of Biofuels in Australia: A policy discussion paper
Summary: This discussion paper suggests a range of policy measures to encourage the adoption of biofuels in Australia
Details: Page Research Centre, May, 2010
Title: Assessment of energy sustainability, CO2 neutrality, ecological impact and technical viability of the commercially available bio fuels
Summary: In recent years, the world has witnessed an unprecedented call to extend the implementation and use of bio fuels.
Details: Discussion paper, Dr Venelin Stamatov, Page Research Centre, December 2009
Title: Paddock to Plate
Summary: Australian consumers should be aware of the discrepancies that exist between prices received by food growers and the price they pay in Australian supermarkets.
Details: PowerPoint presentation, Naomi Stuart, Stuart Consulting Australia, November 2009
Archive
Title: Critical examination of the ability of alternative fresh water sources to assist sustainable growth of the Australian agricultural sector
Summary: There are many systems and technologies that can be used to develop water sustainability in Australia. The availability and level of water usage throughout Australia shows that governments need to adopt new plans.
Details: Discussion paper, Dr Venelin Stamatov, research fellow of the Page Research Centre, 2009
Title: Improving access to health services in rural and regional Australia
Summary: Most people living in rural areas do not have access to an adequate level of health care. Resources should be utilised to attract medical professionals to rural areas and existing services should be equipped with the appropriate facilities and equipment.
Details: Discussion paper, Page Research Centre, 2007
Title: Future-proofing telecommunications in non-metropolitan Australia
Summary: Rural areas do not receive adequate access to telecommunication services. A service, equal to metropolitan areas, can be achieved through a mix of private competition and government regulation. This paper outlines four possibilities for developing the required infrastructure.
Details: Position paper, Telecommunications Advisory Group, Page Research Centre, 2005
Title: Discussion paper: the Page Water Plan
Summary: The Page Water Plan provides an incentive for households to develop water sustainability. Households that make reductions are rewarded with lower rates, those that don’t are penalised with higher rates. It is a simple concept that could lead to significant water savings.
Details: Discussion paper, the Hon Bruce Scott MP and Troy Whitford, Page Research Centre, 2005
Title: Small business survey results
Summary: The answers to the five questions asked in the small business survey are represented in graphs. The data gathered from each question is evaluated.
Details: Survey, commissioned by the Small Business Working Group, Page Research Centre, chaired by the Hon Luke Hartsuyker MP, 2004
Title: An examination of proposals for special tax zones in regional Australia
Summary: There are many arguments for and against the use of special tax zones in Australia. This paper analyses both sides and ultimately concludes that creating special tax zones would be ineffective rural policy. Case studies from Europe and the USA support this conclusion.
Details: Discussion paper, Page Research Centre, 2008
Title: Regional development: future policy options
Summary: An overview of the questions and issues that arise when governments plan and implement policies in regional Australia. An evaluation of former governments and regional policies led Collits to six recommendations.
Details: Discussion paper, Dr Paul Collits, Page Research Centre, 2009