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The Indi Project: who do Indi voters trust to run the country?

  • Written by: Mark Evans, Professor of Governance and Director of the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis and NATSEM, University of Canberra
imageCathy McGowan is a community-minded representative who seeks to build her electorate’s capacity to respond to rural challenges. AAP/Tracey Nearmy

At the moment a lot of politicians go into politics for advancement rather than service. Turning out clones of media-savvy people with soundbites and platitudes not genuine responses. It feels like...

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How a Brexit could impact on Australia

  • Written by: Lee Smales, Senior Lecturer, Finance, Curtin University

The outcome of the British vote to leave or remain in the European Union (EU) will be known in Australia around 2pm on Friday.

Since becoming a member of the EU in 1973, Britain’s relationship with Europe has been fraught. The “remain” camp has focused on the positives to trade and investment of maintaining EU membership. And the...

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Business Briefing: ASIC tries to prevent fintech startups from becoming scammers

  • Written by: Jenni Henderson, Assistant Editor, Business and Economy, The Conversation
imageASIC hopes it will lure fintech startups from Australia and Singapore to its innovation program.www.shutterstock.com

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is working with its regulatory counterpart, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to attract financial technology (fintech) startups by offering them a deal.

ASIC and...

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Listening but not hearing: process has trumped substance in Indigenous affairs

  • Written by: Megan Davis, Professor of Law, UNSW Australia
imageAustralia has rejected self-determination as being fundamental to Indigenous humanness and development.AAP/Marianna Massey

Debates around Indigenous affairs and constitutional recognition of Australia’s first peoples have reared their head in the election campaign. This article was originally published in Griffith Review’s January 2016...

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More Articles …

  1. Tackling Indigenous family violence needs more than band-aid solutions
  2. Are the Greens really the climate radicals we need?
  3. Should academics cite those who have breached moral and humane borders?
  4. New food labels should go further than country of origin
  5. Spacing of letters, not shape of letters, slightly increases reading speed of those with dyslexia
  6. Collecting data to help protect Australia's waters from toxic algal blooms
  7. Turnbull's message to First Australians: we want to do things with you
  8. Simple processing and clever apps? Don't hold your breath for a user-friendly Medicare IT system
  9. Gender equity can cause sex differences to grow bigger
  10. Howard is marked up and Abbott down in handling foreign policy: Lowy poll
  11. PolicyCheck: What are the parties really offering to save the Great Barrier Reef?
  12. Fair play at the Olympics: testosterone and female athletes
  13. How should reading be taught in schools?
  14. How political opinion polls affect voter behaviour
  15. NSW budget delivers a fat surplus, but mixed bag for Turnbull's chances
  16. The five must-see films of the Sydney Film Festival
  17. A brief history of fossil-fuelled climate denial
  18. Pyne versus Carr on innovation – who came out top?
  19. An Arrium bailout shows how the myth of manufacturing and growth lives on
  20. Shorten's scare campaign will be all or nothing
  21. Smart cities wouldn't let housing costs drive the worse-off into deeper disadvantage
  22. Politicians' inability to speak freely on issues that matter leaves democracy all the poorer
  23. A vote for Brexit means a wounded David Cameron and a calamitous blow to Europe
  24. Seven ways to tell whether a private equity-backed IPO should be avoided
  25. Internships help students better manage their careers
  26. Explainer: the art of video game writing
  27. Why we regain weight after drastic dieting
  28. How we convinced people to trust a new innovative approach to eliminate dengue
  29. Global agriculture study finds developing countries most threatened by invasive pest species
  30. Why so many Australian species are yet to be named
  31. Turnbull admits to critic of marriage plebiscite: 'you make a powerful point'
  32. Juno is about to peer under the clouds of Jupiter
  33. Liberals shielding minister Sussan Ley from debate about health
  34. Response from Labor spokesperson
  35. Election FactCheck Q A: does the government spend more on negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts than on child care or higher education?
  36. Little difference between Labor and the Coalition's jobs programs for young people
  37. Eddie McGuire, Caroline Wilson and when 'playful banter' goes very, very wrong
  38. Here’s looking at: Edgar Degas’ Woman seated on the edge of the bath sponging her neck
  39. Health Check: what is the common cold and how do we get it?
  40. Lessons from the Depression era in how to lose government in a single term
  41. Large growth in student numbers is threatening sustainability of university system
  42. The off-topic Conversation #98
  43. Coalition leads in ReachTEL, but not in other polls
  44. Election explainer: how does the Senate count work?
  45. To Elle and Back: Reviewing the reviewers
  46. What sort of Reserve Bank governor will Philip Lowe be?
  47. Major parties are behind the times – and strangely silent – on social policy
  48. The growing cost of internships could add to inequality
  49. A fanfare of failures: why celebrate Florence Foster Jenkins and Eddie the Eagle?
  50. Science or snake oil: is Garcinia cambogia the magic weight-loss pill it's hyped up to be?

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...