Long Lunches And Serious Influence
In 2002 I was chosen to direct the NSW Greens Democracy4Sale research project. We explored…More
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The Great Workplace Flexibility Swindle
Since the Fair Work Act commenced on 1 July 2009, employer complaints have got louder…More
The War On Birth Control
Abortion has always figured large on the American political landscape. This year’s Republican primaries have…More
Gonski's In. It's Time To Act
I’m reliably informed that whenever you talk to Labor politicians about school funding they start…More
Gonski Can Help Us Change Direction
Forty years ago, if Gough Whitlam had decided not to sacrifice Australia’s education system for…More
Magda's Love Letter
This Valentine’s Day, Magda Szubanski came out as a lesbian in support of gay marriage…More
Police Deaths Need An Independent Watchdog
Imagine the outcry if employers were vested with responsibility for investigating deaths in their workplace.…More
Death Of The University As We Know It
Despite the fact that politicians of every political stripe regularly espouse the economic and social…More
Playing The Sexism Card
Is it sexist anytime anyone ever criticises any woman? Can anything any female politician ever…More
What Does Equal Pay Mean Now?
Workers in the community sector covered by the Social and Community Services (SACS) Award got…More