• A special offer from Lenovo – ThinkPad R61
  • About Open Forum
  • Australian Business Foundation
  • Bupa Health Foundation
  • DineSmart
  • Education
  • Global Access Partners
  • Global Access Partners
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Legislation: Strata and community schemes
  • Lenovo
  • Online Survey – Australian Government Consultation Blog
  • Open Forum Survey: Innovation Attitudes in Australia
  • Privacy Policy
  • Standards Australia
  • SURVEY: 14 key consultation questions on Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia
  • Surveyor General of New South Wales
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Write a Post
x
Openforum
  • Home
  • Topics
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Education and Training
    • Energy
    • Health
    • Politics and Policy
    • Science and Technology
    • Society
  • Global Access Partners
  • Write a Post
x
Menu
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Education and Training
  • Energy
  • Health
  • Politics and Policy
  • Science and Technology
  • Society
Home / Archived Article(s) by Author: Dominic O'Sullivan
    • Politics and Policy

    Te Tiriti o Waitangi

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      December 10, 2024

    As New Zealand’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill goes to a Parliamentary Select Committee Hearing it’s worth considering whether te Tiriti o Waitangi really does undermine liberal democracy as the Bill’s proponents say.

    • Society

    Treaties aren’t scary, and a draft bill saying how the voice will work might be worth the risk

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      August 10, 2023

    Support for the Yes campaign in the Voice Referendum continues to slump, and so it may be time for the government to publish a draft of the Bill it plans to put to parliament, should the referendum pass.

    • International

    September 11 2001: 20th anniversary reflections on freedom, democracy and Australia’s place in the world

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      September 11, 2021

    As Australia reflects on the sombre anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, we might also consider the fuller meaning of democracy and freedom and how our actions expand or limit its expression around the world today.

    • Society

    Sharing the sovereign and the substance of Indigenous recognition

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      January 7, 2021

    The thorny question of indigenous rights in Canada, New Zealand and Australia is evolving as international best practice is shared.

    • Media

    Is News Corp bad for democracy?

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      October 14, 2020

    A strong regulatory code to ensure that news media cover a wide range of political perspectives, assess them independently, and promote informed public debate would usefully complement restrictions on any one company being allowed to dominate the market.

    • Society

    Could treaties help close the political gap in Indigenous health?

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      May 25, 2020

    New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi shows the potential such agreements might hold for health and other issues in Australia.

    • Politics and Policy

    Too much bipartisanship is bad for democracy

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      May 6, 2020

    Scott Morrison’s creation of a national cabinet of Federal and State leaders has helped Australia maintain a united front against COVID-19, but the division between government and opposition should be maintained to safeguard democracy.

    • Politics and Policy

    Sports rorts and public accountability: why Bridget McKenzie took so long to resign

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      February 7, 2020

    Although eventually forced to resign over misapplied sports grants, Bridget McKenzie clung to office in the hope of riding out the storm, protected by Australia’s monolithic party system.

    • Politics and Policy

    Australian democracy demands a proper debate

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      August 20, 2019

    Australian democracy is failing to deal with the complex interrelationships between coal and climate change, regional security interests, human rights and trade but today’s political culture of slogans and disengagement from proper debate and scrutiny makes it harder still.

    • Culture

    White supremacy and the Australian politics of race

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      March 28, 2019

    When an Australian white supremacist killed 50 people, and injured 50 others, in two New Zealand mosques last week, the politics of race and religious hatred merged into one. Decisive leadership is required to stamp out racism in out country, but there’s little sign that our politicians will provide it.

    • Society
    • Uncategorized

    Citizenship, nationhood and the 26th of January

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      January 26, 2019

    Celebrations of Australian nationhood should include and value all members of the community, including indigenous citizens.

    • Health

    It’s time for an Indigenous Health Purchasing Authority

    Dominic O'Sullivan     |      February 21, 2018

    For governments indigenous health continues to be an intractable policy problem. Author of ‘Indigeneity – a politics of potential’ Dominic O’Sullivan considers the proposal of an Indigenous Health Purchasing Authority.

123»
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Education and Training
  • Energy
  • Health
  • Politics and Policy
  • Science and Technology
  • Society

About Section


editor@openforum.com.au
02 8303 2420
Level 1, 71 Balfour St
Chippendale NSW 2008

What is Open Forum

Open Forum is an interactive policy discussion website hosted and moderated by Global Access Partners (GAP). It provides a platform for focused dialogue on social, political, economic, cultural and environmental issues and challenges.

Sign Up To Our Newsletter

© Open Forum / Global Access Partners |  Terms and Condition  |  Privacy Policy