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Russell from Citizen Driven Stats takes the OZ SI Camp Changemaker Quiz

Russell Kallaman's picture

Russell Kallaman, co-creator of Citizen Driven Stats takes the Open Fourm Q&A shares in the lead up to OZ SI Camp.  

An Open Letter to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, 18 March 2003

Jim Staples's picture

Published below is the transcript of an open letter to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition delivered on the eve of Australia's invasion if Iraq in 2003.

The criminal liability (?) of John Howard for the subversion of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act

Jim Staples's picture

Senator Scott Ludlam has introduced the "Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Approval of Overseas Service Bill 2008 [No.2]", which is now under enquiry by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee.  

Imagination in Public Administration

David Stephens's picture

Considering the full spectrum of regulatory instruments and applying them to risks appropriately is at the core of making better regulation choices.

Some Thoughts on Gov 2.0 in Australia

Andy Williamson's picture

The Director of the UK Hansard Society’s eDemocracy Programme on the progress of Gov 2.0 in Australia.  

An Asia Pacific Community: an idea whose time is coming

Richard Woolcott's picture

Why did Kevin Rudd put the proposal for an Asia Pacific Community forward in the first place, on behalf of Australia?

As Consultation Closes Debate on Australian Human Rights Act Heats Up

sally.rose's picture

The National Human Rights Consultation Committee have released their final report listing 31 recommendations, how do you think they did?

Prevention Best Medicine for Aged Care

Liam Kinkead's picture

The new yourHealth reforms are an opportunity to put money into preventative health measures where it is truly needed.

GAP Forum calls for a more competitive urban water market

alison gordon's picture

As Project Manager for the GAP Forum on Urban Water Reform, in partnership with the Allen Consulting Group, I am very pleased with the final report of recommendations, officially launched on 4 August 2009 in Parliament House, Canberra by the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP.

Adverse Communication

Neil Batt's picture

Getting past the gatekeepers is the first step to being heard.