 2009 Entries
Opening Up Closing the Gap
by Tim Hasted | 15-Dec-2009 |  2 comments
Tags: Closing the Gap, Health, Indigenous Policy, Northern Territory Intervention, Indigenous Health
Indigenous health experts need to be at the forefront of developing policy that aims to improve Indigenous health outcomes and close the gap by 2030.
Restructuring the Baby Bonus System to create a healthier generation of Australians
by Katy Ryder | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: protection from child abuse or neglect, Baby Bonus
The baby bonus system was implemented in 2004 by the Howard Government to combat the problems of an aging population, but ultimately has caused more damage than remedy in some parts of Australia.
Close the loop, enforce zero pollution.
by Morgan Bell | 14-Dec-2009 | 3 comments
Tags: CO2, dioxins, environment, pulp mill, pollution
The problem with Australian environmental policies is that there is too much pussy-footing around.
Progressive Public Transport
by monique currie | 14-Dec-2009 | 2 comments
Tags: communication, community, ecology, economy, emissions, lifestyle, technology, public transport
Proposed public transport policy that could potentially reduce emissions, petroleum consumption and congestion whilst enhancing quality of life
Let There Be Light: Why Australia Should Introduce Equal Marriage Rights for All
by Ruby Haynes | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: Civil Unions, Marriage Rights, Religion, Same-Sex Marriage, Gay Marriage
If Australia wishes to continue to be known as a nation that gives a fair go, it should introduce equal marriage rights for all
Who says we can't solve climate change now?
by Julia Maurus | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: environment, Climate change
Depending on December’s Copenhagen Conference to solve climate change ignores the fact that governments are already capable of unilaterally implementing solutions.
Assimilation to Our Land
by Ellen Hardy | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: nuclear, water, agriculture
As we stride towards our inevitable Republic, two substantial debates of immense importance continue to be avoided. In the shape as it has been known since British settlement, Modern Australia has been hamstrung by an Oedipal Complex: obsessed with the romantic ideals of a distant Motherland. Australia must be weaned off of the ridiculous notion that we are a farming nation, and instead embrace a burgeoning nuclear industry that is quite literally a part of our landscape.
Steadying us for the next wave
by Clement Lee | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: debt, deficit, stimulus, macroeconomic policy
Australia may have weathered the worst of the economic tsunami that was the GFC, but we need change to be ready for the next one.
Education in Australia - A World of Hidden Opportunity
by Ben Moody | 14-Dec-2009 | 4 comments
Tags: career, education, independent, job, opportunity, private, public, reform, university, school
The divide between public and private schooling in Australia must be addressed to ensure equality of opportunity in our society.
Ask Me, Involve Me, Connect Me, Empower Me
by Lyndsey Jackson | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: planning policy, social policy, sustainability, technology, Community building
Creating social policies that connect and mobilise people is no easy feat, but the long term strength and sustainability of our communities rely on it.
Our innovation policy must be innovative, too
by Benjamin Barnett | 14-Dec-2009 | 3 comments
Tags: Economic Development, Innovation
Australia is not short of talk, or even money, when it comes to innovation as an important driver of economic development. But while we talk the talk, we certainly don’t walk the walk.
Mr Smith Goes to Canberra
by Chris Mulligan | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: politics, Government
By changing the negative way Australians view and interact with government, we can change Australia for the better.
Stimulating the Human Flesh Search Engines; A New Progressive Agenda for Community Safety
by Timothy Watts | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: CBD Violence, Community Safety, Crime Prevention, Web 2.0, Community Policing
Using well established progressive principles of community policing, policy makers should take advantage of innovative communications tools to build online crime prevention communities.
Whither the 'education revolution'? Ensuring quality and equality in our universities
by Joshua Gardner | 14-Dec-2009 | 2 comments
Tags: universities, education
The Rudd Government promised an education revolution, but has not delivered. In order to ensure quality and equality of education, funding and admissions must be reassessed.
New Solutions to Old Problems
by Leigh Howard | 14-Dec-2009 | 6 comments
Tags: Apology, Republic, Aboriginal Sovereignty
This opinion piece argues that Australia ought to move to a republic, and in doing so, ought to replace the Queen's representative with an Aboriginal Head of State.
A Dry Argument for an Independent Murray Darling Basin Authority
by n/a n/a | 14-Dec-2009 | 0 comments
Tags: Agriculture, Drought, Environmental Economic Impact, Murray Darling Basin, Sustainbility, Water
The Murray Darling Basin has been drying up for two decades now, it's time for an indepedent authority to take over and deliver a sustainable result.
It's time to take Local Government seriously
by Jieh-Yung Lo | 14-Dec-2009 | 2 comments
Tags: Australia, Constitution, Local Government, Policy, Governance
As the role of local government becomes more diverse and complex, there is a need to develop policy changes to recognise local government within the Australian constitution in order to strengthen governance and federalism.
A nation free from racism…not just a dream
by Francis Ventura | 14-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: multiculturalism, racism, respect, understanding, culture
The debate about the perceived benefits and detriments of multiculturalism in Australia has been occurring for years, though never at a more crucial time than now.
A Veiled Assault on Human Rights; Tackling Poverty through a new Paradigm.
by Charbel Haddad | 14-Dec-2009 | 3 comments
Tags: australia, human rights, social disadvantage , society, poverty
There is no denying that absolute poverty exists in Australia. Effectively dealing with it, requires the Government to view the matter through a different paradigm.
Market change - Australia’s need to adapt to a carbon conscience market
by tim sleeth | 13-Dec-2009 | 1 comments
Tags: carbon emissions, climate change, CPRS, economy, renewable technology, Australia
The current global debate about carbon emissions trading and reduction has raised the question of how this new carbon conscious market will impact upon our national economy.
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