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As we approach Anzac Day for another year, its national significance is reaffirmed. But we are so familiar with the accustomed ritual and rhetoric that it escapes critical scrutiny. And its sanctity places it outside the reach of sceptical inspection. 

Apologies for the sins of the past have always created controversy.  If it is accepted that nations are entitled to glory in the great achievements of their individual members, then it is also appropriate that they regret what other members … Continue reading →

‘It’s not the excessive population growth, it’s the failures of city planning’, it is said in defence of high immigration levels. Planning has been a mess for a long time. But in NSW there may be signs of hope with the … Continue reading →

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

The claim that Britain’s economic model is systemically unjust was recently deemed radical and extreme. Now it is indisputable. 

John and Susie wish you a peaceful Christmas and a meaningful new year.   We do appreciate the help that we have received from contributors, readers and supporters.   There will be no posts on 24, 25 and 26 December.

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts covered in other media.

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts covered in other media.

The ABS has released its latest population projections, updating those it produced in 2012 (see here). So what has changed and how should we interpret these in terms of current policy?

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts covered in other media.

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts covered in other media.

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts covered in other media.

This a graph from the new IPCC report that the Coalition tried to sabotage. The below graph depicts a range of impacts to a variety of systems of different global temperature outcomes, from white (undetectable) to yellow (detectable) to red … Continue reading →

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts covered in other media.

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts covered in other media.

Gary van Duinen took his own life after a thirteen-hour binge on the pokies two months ago. His body was found by a walking trail near Narrabeen lagoon. The tragic death of the 45-year old husband and father has cranked … Continue reading →

The use of labels in the public debate is too often a lazy way of dismissing an idea or an opponent. However, Richard Denniss’ use of neoliberalism in his recent Quarterly Essay works well. He uses it as a catch-all … Continue reading →