The PIMS Monitor - an easy-to-use reference of all bills, acts and policy documents that pass through parliament - was launched by Idasa in 1997.

The Monitor aims to help you to engage with democracy, intervene in the legislative process and make submissions to parliament. It offers comprehensive, plain-language summaries  of complicated documents - and draws your attention to key details and amendments.

The summaries in the monitor database are updated weekly. Every Friday, the Policy Alert Service provides subscribers with email advice about new bills, acts or policy documents. It will alert you to calls for comment on developing legislation.

Please go to the subscription page for information on pricing, payment and to send an enquiry.

Here is a preview of a recent bill summary from the PIMS Monitor.