A White Paper is a statement of government policy on a specific issue.
A white paper will usually be presented to Parliament (tabled in Parliament) as a prelude to the introduction of legislation. The relevant minister will usually make a statement to parliament about the contents of the white paper.
White Papers often result from a consultation and discussion process following the presentation of a discussion green paper or options paper.
Archived News Items
- Feb 25, 2016: Defence White Paper Released By Turnbull Government
- Feb 06, 2016: Glossary: White Paper
- Jun 18, 2015: White Paper On Developing Northern Australia Released
- Apr 24, 2014: Direct Action: Greg Hunt Releases Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper
- Oct 28, 2012: Australia In The Asian Century: Foreign Policy White Paper
- Oct 28, 2012: Gillard Launches Asian Century White Paper
- May 27, 2009: A Guide To The 2009 Defence White Paper
- Nov 20, 2003: Government Releases Tourism White Paper
- Feb 12, 2003: Advancing The National Interest: Foreign Policy White Paper
- Feb 12, 2003: Advancing The National Interest – Foreign Affairs White Paper
- Aug 31, 1997: In The National Interest: Foreign Policy White Paper
