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Social Responsibility, giving and the laws of inheritance in Australia
David Coleman | October 19, 2015A 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.
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We need to protect older people from abuse
The Hon. Susan Ryan | October 15, 2015Existing laws in Australia don’t effectively protect all older people against abuse. Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan calls for a national approach to tackling elder abuse that focuses on human rights.
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The secret to becoming healthier, happier and more productive
Ben Bambery | October 15, 2015You can improve your memory and mental wellbeing without a pill, simply by spending more time in nature. Ben Bambery from Doctors for the Environment Australia says we need to start caring for the environment if we expect it to care for us.
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It’s time to close the dairy loophole
Eleanor Nurse | October 14, 2015Unlike animals sent overseas to be slaughtered for their meat, those exported for breeding purposes are not protected by the Government. Eleanor Nurse from Voiceless says it’s time to end the cruel live export trade in dairy cows.
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Average Joe versus an entrepreneur
Frank Wyatt | October 14, 2015Kids with ideas aren’t losers and neither are we for supporting them. Frank Wyatt says we should tell them it's okay to be different as these future employers and problem solvers are tomorrow’s household names.
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Trees are life personified
Bill Boyd | October 14, 2015For millions of years trees have been acting as earth’s atmosphere filters. Bill Boyd urges us to get out, plant a tree and start the reversal of climate damage.
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A Vision for Australia – Part 3
Peter Fritz | October 9, 2015Global Access Partners (GAP) is developing a ‘big picture’ vision and roadmap for Australia. The Chairman of GAP, Peter Fritz, concludes his series of blogs by sharing the most important part of achieving progress.
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Why the TPP is important for Australia
Jennifer Westacott | October 9, 2015After years of negotiations, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been signed. Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia Jennifer Westacott explains why this is good news for Australia.
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Sustainable funding for higher education
Andrew Vann | October 9, 2015The Turnbull government has decided to shelve the controversial university deregulation plans for this term. Professor Andrew Vann, Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University, says we need to invest in higher education to allow our nation to flourish and prosper.
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Juggling your family life and work life – is it different for women and men?
Jen Dalitz | October 7, 2015While some Australian fathers are actively involved in raising their children, too many merely describe themselves as “helpers”. Jen Dalitz and Lisa Lintern want to find out how the social fabric of our families is adjusting to a transforming job market.
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Old King Coal was once a merry old soul!
Angus M Robinson | October 2, 2015Once upon a time, coal delivered a fine service to Australia’s industrialisation. Angus M Robinson tells the story of the rise and inevitable decline of an antiquated energy source.
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A Vision for Australia – Part 2
Peter Fritz | October 1, 2015Global Access Partners (GAP) is developing a ‘big picture’ vision and roadmap for Australia. In this second of three blogs, the Chairman of GAP, Peter Fritz, discusses how to modernise health and education, productivity and public funds.
