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Dr Benjamin Koh – Australian of the Year 2017?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

How can someone go to bed at night with a clear conscience, knowing that somewhere in Australia there’s someone that’s dying… in their darkest hour?

What are the rules for nominating someone for an Australian of the Year award?

Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the...

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Pushing back against the politicisation of economic modelling

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageGood economic modelling does not overly simplify the world. Image sourced from www.shutterstock.com

Controversy surrounding the use of economic modelling on the impact of negative gearing suggests the politicisation of economic modelling is becoming an issue that must be tackled by the economics profession.

Debate was sparked when BIS Shrapnel...

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