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
- Defence White Paper Released By Turnbull Government February 25, 2016
- Glossary: White Paper February 6, 2016
- White Paper On Developing Northern Australia Released June 18, 2015
- Direct Action: Greg Hunt Releases Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper April 24, 2014
- Australia In The Asian Century: Foreign Policy White Paper October 28, 2012
- Gillard Launches Asian Century White Paper October 28, 2012
- A Guide To The 2009 Defence White Paper May 27, 2009
- Government Releases Tourism White Paper November 20, 2003
- Advancing The National Interest: Foreign Policy White Paper February 12, 2003
- Advancing The National Interest – Foreign Affairs White Paper February 12, 2003
- In The National Interest: Foreign Policy White Paper August 31, 1997