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Is a referendum on local government needed?
Bede Harris | May 26, 2013The need for a referendum to reference local government in the Australian Constitution is debatable according to Dr Bede Harris. The senior lecturer in Law at Charles Sturt University asks why more important constitutional issues are not being addressed.
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Helping our older residents to shift into the Third Age
Sally Betts | May 24, 2013Australians are generally living longer and healthier lives. At the GAP/ACHR Conference on Productive Ageing, Sally Betts, Mayor of Waverly Council, explained how local governments can provide opportunities for older residents to engage in all spheres of community life.
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Still a long way to go for Australia’s gun laws
Sam Lee | May 8, 2013After the Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania 17 years ago, Australia’s gun laws were significantly tightened. With Firearm Consultative Committees full of pro gun lobby groups, there is still a lot to be done, says Samantha Lee from Gun Control Australia.
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Beyond the Clever Country
Tara Brabazon | April 26, 2013As the Federal Government is proposing to cut the funding to universities to help reform the school sector, Tara Brabazon, Professor of Education and Head of the School of Teacher Education at Charles Sturt University, argues that we are jeopardising the future of education.
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Where New Zealand has led Australia will follow
Rodney Croome | April 19, 2013After the New Zealand parliament has passed legislation to make same-sex marriage legal, Rodney Croome, national director of Australian Marriage Equality, argues why Australia should follow suit.
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Margaret Thatcher and her controversial legacy
Oliver Villar | April 18, 2013Margaret Thatcher will be remembered across the world for many things. Dr. Oliver Villar shares her influence across the globe and the legacy which will endure.
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Harmony or discord? Thatcher’s heritage
Dominic O'Sullivan | April 17, 2013Since her death last week, Margaret Thatcher's legacy has been discussed on all sides of the political spectrum. As in her lifetime she remains a polarising figure. Dominic O'Sullivan, associate professor at Charles Sturt University, examines her controversial heritage.
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Australia’s housing affordability crisis
Janet Spencer | March 19, 2013Property Expert and Managing Director of Buyer Solutions, Janet Spencer, reflects on Australia’s ever-changing real-estate market and shares her thoughts on what the future holds for prospective home-buyers.
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Role of social media in politics
Wyatt Roy | February 28, 2013Australia's youngest ever MP, Wyatt Roy, explains why the ongoing march of social media can make or break a politician. He shares his experience while reflecting on the pros and perils of instant messages, facebook and twitter.
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Does innovation always lead to change?
Ian McAuley | February 28, 2013Public policy expert, Ian McAuley, reflects on the way new technologies can change how we live, work, and study, while examining the implications of disruptive innovation in universities across Australia.
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Strata and Community Title laws review update
The Hon Anthony Roberts | February 15, 2013As the review into NSW strata and community title laws continues, NSW Fair Trading Minister, the Hon. Anthony Roberts MP shares an update on his focus for the future and necessary law reform.
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Last chance to comment on NSW strata reform
editor | November 9, 2012The NSW Government is currently reviewing the strata and community title laws and wants to hear your views and carefully consider all submissions made as part of its strata and community title law reform process.