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Is the growth of middle class welfare fact or fiction?

Tue, 08/05/2012 - Gerry Redmond
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Gerry Redmond, Elizabeth Adamson and Peter Whiteford share their report on Australia's interesting relationship with middle class welfare.

Literacy for Aboriginal Australians a complex story

Thu, 26/04/2012 - Debra Dank
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights asserts that every person has the right to education, and good education starts with literacy. Debra Danks says opportunity begins with access.

Overcoming a culture of low expectations

Mon, 23/04/2012 - Jessica Brown
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When no-one expects you to succeed it can be hard to prove them wrong. Jessica Brown believes that disadvantaged Australians suffer from a lack of expectations which has an effect on their aspirations.

Be part of the youth homelessness solution

Wed, 18/04/2012 - Narelle Clay
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Youth homelessness does not just mean someone sleeping rough on the streets. Today, on Youth Homelessness Matters Day, Narelle Clay urges Australians to consider how they can help young people in their community.

Digital literacy training before NBN is complete

Thu, 12/04/2012 - Sue Ellson
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English may be the first language of most Australians, but levels of digital literacy vary creating a divide. Sue Ellson says that before the NBN is fully rolled out, digital literacy training needs to be completed by individuals and business owners.

No logic to current drug laws

Thu, 05/04/2012 - Chris Berg
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This week Foreign Affairs Minister, Bob Carr declared he supports decriminalising low-level drug use to allow police more opportunity to redirect their resources. Chris Berg looks at the political origins of drug laws.

Is more less? Commonwealth financial discussion paper

Mon, 02/04/2012 - 14:24 — Site Administrator

ThumbnailA discussion paper proposing an overhaul of the Commonwealth financial framework has been launched by the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Penny Wong. The Commonwealth Financial Accountability Review (CFAR) discussion paper covers a range of proposals to improve performance and delivery of government policies and programs. It is designed to encourage broad debate and discussion, and is the public’s opportunity to address the needs of modern government, improving governance practices, risk management, accountability, and compliance. 

Homelessness requires focus and commitment

Wed, 08/02/2012 - Nicole Lawder
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare figures show that almost 60% of people seeking shelter at specialist support services were turned away last year. Nicole Lawder says finding solutions for Australia's homeless requires government and community focus.

Alternative actions needed to stop live animal exports

Mon, 16/01/2012 - Jodie Jankevics
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The plight of live animals exported to Indonesia was highlighted last year with a media expose triggered by cruelty in local abattoirs. As the Federal Government discusses new policies, Jodie Jankevics calls for a complete stop to the practice.

Making history with marriage equality campaign

Thu, 08/12/2011 - Rodney Croome
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One week ago Prime Minister Julia Gillard was declaring herself a conservative on the issue of marriage rights for same-sex couples. But, last weekend her Labor Party made history by adopting a policy in favour of marriage equality. Gay activist Rodney Croome charts the success of the campaign for change.