Reports often conceal the inflated capital funding that schools receive for things like play areas, swimming pools and gymnasiums.from www.shutterstock.comSpending on schools overall has increased – this is what the data tells us. Since the release of the Productivity Commission draft report, there has been an insistent claim that spending...
Pat HutchensEarlier this year, Australian writer Don Watson visited the United States, observing the race for president. Rather than examine the “rust belt” or “down-at-heel” cities, Watson chose America’s heartland.
“I found in Wisconsin many of the underlying themes of this election. And that sort of Gothic...
The government has introduced a bill into the parliament that provides the details and mechanics of the proposed plebiscite on same-sex marriage.AAP/Mick TsikasUntil this week, the proposed plebiscite on whether Australia should legalise same-sex marriage had been light on detail. What would be the wording of the question? When would it take...
The norm is now that it is no longer OK to discriminate on the basis of race.shutterstockWho can say what to whom in Australia? In this six-part series, we look at the complex idea of freedom of speech, who gets to exercise it and whether it is being curtailed in public debate.
One of the favoured strategies of commentators who oppose provisions...
Business Services Management (BSM) law has been largely overlooked or ignored over the past few decades, but BSM (Business Services Management) law is becoming a central practice area in many modern l...
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Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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