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Mapping the Unthinkable
Indigenous Suicide Rates in Australia Most simply the single largest social policy failure in Australia’s history. A moral, ethical, policy and community failure. The Australian Government funded a…
Education State
The recent Victorian Budget invests over $924 million to build new schools and upgrade classrooms – reported as the largest ever single investment by a Victorian government in school infrastructure. Here…
Victorian State Budget 2016-2017
The Victorian Budget for 2016-2017 was presented to Parliament today, Wednesday 27th April 2016, by the Hon. Tim Pallas MP. As a service to all subscribers and clients I have provided a set…
Youth Unemployment Hot-Spots
As part of their excellent Youth Employment Campaign, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence have released their report card on youth unemployment in Australia. The findings are mixed: …there has…
Victorian State Budget 2015-2016
The Victorian Budget for 2015-2016 was presented to Parliament today, Tuesday May 5th 2015, by the Hon. Tim Pallas MP. The budget has a number of significant implications for many of my clients…
Truly I say to you….
The only observation I will make is that I echo the comments of Professor Freemantle. The year is 2014….. Such important research. Aboriginal babies in Victoria are twice as likely to…
Vale Lynne Kosky
Lynne Kosky passed away today, aged 56. Lynne Kosky was a champion of the power and importance of Education to improve lives and improve society. My thoughts are here.
Public Participation in Decision-making
Victoria’s Auditor-General, John Doyle, has released [today] a draft better practice guide for public comment. Public Participation in Government Decision-making: better practice guide In light of the importance of public…