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Publication Types

The commission uses publications to educate its audiences, pose questions and report its recommendations.

Most projects have at least two publications: the consultation paper and report. But some projects also have background papers, position/options papers or an interim report.

The number and type of publications published will depend on the project and its relevance to the wider community.

  • Background Papers
  • This page explains why and when the commission will organise a background paper on a particular issue that affects a project under investigation.

  • Consultation Papers
  • This page provides a description of why and when the commission typically releases a consultation paper.

  • Final Reports
  • This is a description of what final reports contain and when they are released.

  • Interim Reports
  • Describes purpose of the commission's interim reports.

  • Numbering of Publications
  • This page provides an explanation of the commission's publication numbering system and a list of publication numbers. Although the system began in 2008 all publications have been numbered retrospectively.

  • Plain English Summaries
  • Explains why the commission publishes plain English summaries.

  • Position/Options Papers
  • Explains the purpose of position/options papers.