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 …
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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 …
What is a bastard?
“They have the greatest single minded proposition of any political party anywhere in the world.”Rowan Dean “Keep the bastards honest” is ubiquitous in Australian politics. It originated with the Australian …
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 …
Higher Education
Stronger public universities are vital to the success of dynamic, innovative economies, and more inclusive labour markets. But decades of fiscal restraint and corporatisation have eroded the democratic governance and …
Income support
No Australian should live in poverty. And no Australian should be punished for living in poverty. Those living in poverty in Australia aren’t just subjected to the struggles of being poor …