USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Their work supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting-economic growth, agriculture and trade, global... more

The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. The FSA provides advice and information to the public and Government on food safety from farm to fork,... more

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation,... more

Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.

ASIC will not make any further comment pending the Federal Court's determination of the appeal.

Companies House is the DTI agency, with responsibility for the incorporation and dissolution of companies; for the registration of information supplied by them under the Companies Act and related legislation, and for making this information available to the public. Forms that can be... more

FINTRAC produces financial intelligence that assists the investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist activity financing offences and other threats to the security of Canada. These investigations are carried out by national, provincial and municipal law enforcement... more

The State Department also promotes the United States as a study-abroad destination and supports a network of more than 450 educational advising and information centers in other countries. (See related article.) (The Washington File is a product of the Bureau of International Information... more

The OFT found that the effectiveness of competition is limited, that the retailer's point-of-sale advantage is a significant barrier to entry for competitors, and that industry self-regulation generally had not worked. Regulators now will probe a possible monopoly situation, zeroing in on... more

Comcare is a Commonwealth statutory authority established under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) and covered by the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (CAC Act). Comcare administers the Commonwealth's workers' compensation scheme under the SRC... more

The State Records Office delivers records management and archival services to State and Local Government agencies and the general public. Training, consultancy advice and standards development are provided to improve the quality of records management practices throughout government.... more