Has innovation finally turned a corner in Australia?

The economic zeitgeist in favour of innovation is being supported at the highest levels of government. David Coleman is optimistic that Australia is creating the right conditions for innovation to flourish.

Social Responsibility, giving and the laws of inheritance in Australia

A large part of the giving that sustains not-for-profit organisations in Australia comes from bequests. David Coleman says this is why estate laws have a large impact on our capacity to implement socially responsible activities. 

Why go global in small business?

What are the opportunities and risks associated with engaging in the global market as a small business? David Coleman outlines developments in our region.

The need for global cyber security law reform

Cybercrime can move across the globe in an instant and disappear again without a trace. David Coleman says any law reform will need to balance cyber security and privacy.

Australia’s role in the globalised technocratic 21st century economy

More than half of the jobs students are currently studying for will be automated in 10 years. David Coleman says we need to give young people a chance to develop skills which are relevant to their future.

New economic opportunities with the Trans-Pacific Partnership

A big regional trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), is currently being negotiated in secret under growing criticism. David Coleman sees opportunities for Australian businesses.

The status of Australia’s compliance with the Refugee Convention

In recent months, a situation which may amount to genocide with the Roingya in Myanmar has emerged. David Coleman says the status of Australia's compliance with the Refugee Convention is in crisis.

The law, ethics and the development of artificial intelligence

Serious concerns about artificial intelligence have been voiced lately. David Coleman says there are problems which need to be overcome before AI machines can be ethical and legal actors in society.

Unemployment and technological change

The conventional definition of employment is undergoing a gradual transformation. David Coleman says we need to change our mentality to one where material necessities are provided for without having to work in the traditional sense.