Is it time to give up the Great Australian Dream?

In Western Europe, home ownership has never been regarded as a must-have. Peter Strohkorb argues it might be time for Australians to adjust their attitude and consider long-term renting as an alternative to owning property.

We need real solutions to improve housing affordability

The push for a quick way out of the housing affordability crisis is attractive but unrealistic. Cheryl Thomas from the Property Council of Australia says we must build a strong, long-term approach that supports the implementation of solutions on both the supply and demand side.

Anzac Day is also about the right to democratic dissent and those who fought for it

Security for this year’s Anzac Day commemorations is expected to be high. While any attack resulting in deaths would be reprehensible, interfering with an Anzac Day service has always been a very Australian way of drawing public attention to an issue, says Marian Sawer, Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University.

Helping youth create their future

Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2017. Jason Juretic is CEO of Stepping Stone House, a not for profit organisation helping vulnerable youth to grow into self-sufficient and independent adults, starting with a safe and secure home environment.

The female leader vs the female boss

There’s no one-size fits-all model, but here are some of the traits of a good female leader according to Karina Keisler, nbn’s Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs.

The value of leadership courage

Today’s leaders need to be skilled in navigating economic benefits, social values, shareholder expectations, obligations towards their employees and many more. Gabrielle Davies says the one constant in leadership is the need for courage.

When will we stop giving people labels and start using their names?

Today is Harmony Day, where we celebrate our cultural diversity. Sue Ellson asks you to think of all the labels you have used over your lifetime and then make a conscious decision to stop using them.

Big shifts afoot in ABC programs and platforms… But will I still love Aunty?

Kay Nankervis, a Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic, says it's clear television and radio will lose out further to digital online platforms in the latest round of restructuring at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

Musings on consumerism

Is the modern world better than the one fifty years ago? Terrence Bondfield thinks it might be, if we could get off the merry go round of wanting more stuff and instead sit back and make do.

How to inspire a generation of young leaders

A lot of high schools have a leadership system in place for rewarding a certain type of student – mostly those with good grades, sporting prowess and strong public speaking skills.

Helping people help themselves

Every year, Australian CEOs help the regular vendors sell The Big Issue magazine, which supports and gives job opportunities for homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people.

Australian leadership: Diversity as our strength

Simon McKeon AO is Monash University Chancellor, a philanthropist and international sportsman. He was awarded Australian of the Year 2011. Simon talked to australianleadership.com about multiculturalism, rebellion and quiet achievers.