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Australia needs a proper NBN
Paul Budde | February 24, 2017We are currently witnessing yet another round of discussions about the national broadband network. Paul Budde explains why after having already lost most of Australians in this useless debate, we need to finally address the bigger picture.
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Leadership – create today what we’ll need tomorrow
Gabrielle Davies | February 24, 2017Today’s middle management often finds itself caught between compliance, processes and technology. Gabrielle Davies explains why personal skills are crucial for good leadership.
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Where to now – predictions for the Sharing Economy in 2017
Roland Tam | February 22, 20172016 was the year that the sharing economy took off in Australia. Roland Tam, Co-founder of Spacer, shares his insights on what lies ahead for the sector.
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Why did I start the Australian Leadership Project?
Victor Perton | February 20, 2017One often comes across cynicism and uncertainty in conversations about Australia’s leadership qualities. Victor Perton is passionate to share the stories of great Australian leadership.
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The Case for National Electricity Reform
editor | February 17, 2017The latest report by the National Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment calls for a redesign of the National Electricity Market (NEM) to align with Australia’s fast-changing demand profiles and more diverse grid technology.
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How changing times made Australia’s political leaders more disposable
Rodney Tiffen | February 17, 2017Leadership has become increasingly temporary in Australian politics. Rodney Tiffen has written a book about ‘Disposable Leaders: Media and Leadership Coups from Menzies to Abbott’.
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Trump’s populist leadership
Henrik Bang | February 17, 2017US President Donald Trump again demonstrated his populist leadership and communication style at a first solo press conference. Henrik Bang explains why Trump appeals to those who feel excluded from ‘big’ politics.
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Stop playing political games with the Child Care Subsidy Reform
Samantha Page | February 16, 2017The Government has stalled the Child Care Package by tying it to other welfare reforms in the Omnibus Bill. Samantha Page, CEO of Early Childhood Australia (ECA), calls on all Federal politicians to stop using the Child Care Subsidy Reform as a pawn in political gamesmanship.
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Democracy and populism
John Keane | February 13, 2017We’re witnessing the rise of populist leaders around the globe. John Keane, Professor of Politics and co-founder and director of the Sydney Democracy Network (SDN), explains why we need something more radically democratic to turn this around.
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Calls for urgent action to make ‘sorry’ real on Apology anniversary
Richard Weston | February 13, 2017The National Apology to the Stolen Generations was an important acknowledgement of the harm that was done, but practical measures are urgently required, says Richard Weston, CEO of the Healing Foundation.
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Manufacturing in Australia – a political topic
Veronica Sheen | February 10, 2017The structure of manufacturing in industrialised countries like Australia and the USA is very different now from what it was in the 1950s and 1960s. Veronica Sheen wonders if those demanding a revival of local manufacturing really know what they wish for.
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This human – working towards a world of abundance and equality
Dr Melis Senova | February 10, 2017We need leaders who care, who are concerned about the state of things and want to do something about it. In her new book Dr Melis Senova is reaching out to the curious and open-minded among us.
