Rural and remote services
On average, Australians living in rural and remote areas have shorter lives, higher levels of disease and injury and poorer access to and use of health services, compared with people …
Securing the Nation
Australia’s defence strategy should be coherent and have our national interest at its core. We should not squander billions of dollars on doubtful long-range, long lead-time war-fighting equipment that offers …
Good health
Despite Australia’s semi-universal public health care system funded through Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and through subsidised private health insurance, there remains significant inequity in both access to, and provision …
Science
Despite having a high proportion of globally ranked universities, Australia’s research impact, business R&D investment, and proportion of R&D expenditure relative to GDP, remains low. Dr John H Howard, Innovation …
A gendered perspective on foreign affairs
Women’s leadership is essential for their empowerment, human rights, peace and stability. Women across the globe play a critical leadership role in resisting conflict and building peace. When women are …
Rural and remote communications
Telecommunication services are essential services, as important to our health and way of life as the electricity and water in our homes. We rely on phone and internet services in …
Biodiversity
Australia is a megadiverse continent supporting 7.8% of the world’s described species. More than 90% of our vascular plants, frogs, and reptiles, and more than 80% of our mammals are …
Plastic in the ocean
Up to 11 million tonnes of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor. Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the ocean. CSIRO Plastic production rates are intensifying and …
Waste and recycling
Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek admitted last year that rather than rising to reach a target of 70% by 2025, recycling rates have remained at about 16% for the previous four …
Freedom of information
“A well-functioning and comprehensive FOI system acts as a deterrent against corruption within political systems, as those involved are aware of the high likelihood of being exposed. It also empowers …