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Tag Archives: Erin Gillen
ERIN GILLEN. Women’s March on Washington (and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra)
On Saturday 21st January, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington DC to march to highlight the simple message that women’s rights are human rights. The march is expected to … Continue reading
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ERIN GILLEN. Try, Test, Learn – Government should know better
Christian Porter, the Minister for Social Services, announced the Government’s ‘Investment Approach’ at the National Press Club in September. The approach, adapted from New Zealand and recommended by the McClure Review in 2015, is based on identifying groups who … Continue reading
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Tagged Erin Gillen, human services, politics, social policy
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