Monash University is calling for Australia’s federal and state governments to take a bold leap on transitioning the nation to a sustainable and innovative circular economy. In a submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the circular economy, Monash has recommended a raft of policy, funding and regulatory settings that could make Australia the global leader…
The Guardian has offered its journalists free counseling and mental health support to help them process Donald Trump’s win in the US election, according to an internal email seen by Guido Fawkes, a British political gossip blog.
Asian stock markets are taking a pause after the mid week volatility from the US election as all eyes are on Chinese authorities as the National People’s Congress winds up. Australian stocks finally put on some solid gains while the Australian dollar is still in recovery mode at just below the 67 cent level post
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Last election I voted for Monique Ryan but I certainly won’t be at the next federal election and I’ll explain the reason later but it would be remiss of me to ignore the obvious event that’s probably affecting the mood of so many people… Trump won. It’s really quite amazing on so many levels but,…
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By Denis Hay Description: Human Behaviour How do culture and environment shape human behaviour in Australia? Discover how Australia can build a more compassionate society using its economic sovereignty. Introduction Australia, often celebrated for its “fair go” ethos, often blames individuals for social issues like crime, poverty, and unemployment. This perspective ignores the broader environmental…
The fascist trend in America’s politics portends a lasting erosion of the underpinnings of the ties which have bound Australia to its most important ally and provides a powerful reason for us to loosen these ties.
The US on the road to fascism: a time to loosen our ties By Jeremy Webb
The November Statement of Monetary Policy (SoMP) from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) included the following chart showing so-called “administered price inflation” with utilities removed, which are those prices that are (at least partly) regulated or relate to items for which the public sector is a significant provider. These prices are largely unaffected by
The Victorian government has embarked on an authoritarian plan to seize control of planning from local governments and create 50 activity zones earmarked for high-density apartments. These activity zones will include wealthy areas, such as Brighton, Armadale, Glenferrie, Glen Iris, Malvern, and Toorak. They will be rezoned to allow the building of high-rise apartment complexes
Over two months from Inauguration Day, the Trump team has apparently taken its first steps toward making good on the candidate's promise to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, with a WSJ report outlining options for freezing the crisis. The purported peace plan is a good first step, but would need tweaks to become acceptable to Russia, an observer says.
A great piece from Domain today. Presidential emergency powers are broader, kicking in once an “emergency” is declared. What that might be, though, falls under a wide scope. “By definition, an emergency is something you really can’t pin down and define in advance,” says Tribe, an emeritus professor of constitutional law at Harvard University. Hence,
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