Scoping study on stabilisation of desert roads
The Desert Knowledge CRC has been approached by a number of stakeholders to support a scoping study addressing the stabilisation of dirt roads in desert Australia. Desert Australia relies greatly on its road network for business, livelihoods, mobility and the functioning of communities. The varying quality of desert roads means that significant economic and social costs are borne by industry, small business, the service sector and remote communities. The South Australian, Western Australian and Northern Territory Governments all believe that this issue requires significant attention. [pdf 46.9 kb]
Scoping study on procurement desert Australia
The Desert Knowledge CRC has been approached by a number of stakeholders to support a scoping study addressing the structural impediment’s that currently limit Aboriginal or desert businesses from being actively included in procurement. Procurement guidelines are generally created centrally by companies or governments and often do not have the flexibility required to effectively engage desert businesses. This research project will look at existing practices and identify new and innovative approaches that could be implemented to achieve better local employment as part of the tender process. [pdf 48.1 kb]
Scoping study on regional transport desert Australia
The Desert Knowledge CRC requires a partner research organisation to lead a literature review and project report that combines major stakeholders in regional transport and discusses the major issues facing each stakeholder. [pdf 48.4 kb]
Review Legislation and Regulations regarding Feral Camel Management
The Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre (DK-CRC) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, firms, consortia, NGOs, or research centres to review legislation and regulations about feral camel management in Australia to be completed by 07 October 2007. This review task is one of the specific tasks of a camel project “Cross-jurisdictional Management of Feral Camels to Protect NRM & Cultural Values” supported by Nature Heritage Trust (NHT). [pdf 91.9 kb]
