12 The purpose of the initial consultation is to publicise the reference and identify the relevant issues and the affected parties.  At this stage, the use of news media is quite limited,  simply  publishing  a  statement  that  the  QLRC  is  undertaking  a  particular reference.  This information is also published on the website (further use of the media and the website will be discussed below).  The QLRC also advises interested parties and relevant organised bodies of the reference.  For example, for its current reference on the Disposal of Dead Bodies, the QLRC contacted, among others, the Office of the State Coroner, funeral homes and the Brisbane City Council (which has an interest in several  crematoria  and  cemeteries).    Another  benefit  of  this  initial  consultation process is the further identification – in the form of ‘leads’ – of parties to contact.  A mailing list of interested parties to whom discussion papers and call for submissions are later sent can be produced from this initial consultation. 3.2 Actual Consultation The   bulk   of   substantive   consultation   in   relation   to   law   reform   research   and recommendations occurs after working papers are produced.  Working papers can be issues,  discussion  or  information  papers.    Such  papers  outline  what  have  been identified as the key issues in the terms of reference, outline and analyse the relevant law  and  often  put  forward  a  range  of  options  for  reform  or  even  preliminary recommendations that the public are invited to comment on. As stated earlier, the forms of consultation will vary with the reference.  Moreover, a combination  of  different  types  of  consultation  may  be  used  during  the  course  of  a reference. 3.2.1  Direct Targeting The  direct  targeting  of  individuals  or  organisations  can  be  an  effective  means  of gathering   relevant   information   and   opinions.      This   is   particularly   so   where Commission is seeking the views of: