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Urgent action needed – ‘community’ is the challenge and solution for people with dementia

September 16, 2024 - 00:05 -- Admin

Dementia Australia Media Release New research released today by Dementia Australia for Dementia Action Week demonstrates a decade of persistent poor understanding of dementia among Australians is leading to stigma and discrimination. The research report – ‘People in the community’ are the challenge and the solution: Towards a dementia-friendly future’ – reflects the ongoing realities…

How U.S. Influence Keeps Neoliberalism Alive in Australia

September 14, 2024 - 14:55 -- Admin

By Denis Hay Description: U.S. Influence Explore how U.S influence and military interests keep neoliberal policies in Australia, and what Australians can do to push for social justice and sovereignty. U.S. Influence Shapes Neoliberalism in Australia: Corporate, Political, and Military Control Neoliberal ideology has held a firm grip on Australian politics for decades, affecting everything…

Childish Fantasies: Age Verification for Social Media Down Under

September 14, 2024 - 11:56 -- Admin

The Australian government has been in a banning mood of late. In keeping with an old, puritanical tradition, the killjoys and wowsers have seized the reins of power and snorting a good deal while doing so. In important matters such as anti-corruption and environmental protection, the government of Anthony Albanese is showing fewer teeth and…

How to pick REAL Independents

September 13, 2024 - 18:18 -- Admin

By Jane Salmon Thank you to The Sydney Morning Herald for bridging the information gap when it comes to Council elections. The guide offered is comprehensive. With so many candidates, the choice can still seem overwhelming. Many candidates claim independence but then caucus within a Council as party members. How to pick REAL Independents: They…

Australian Futures: Can a United Front Be Forged Against Vacuous Political Marketing?

September 13, 2024 - 16:19 -- Admin

By Denis Bright   Cheered on by rhetoric from the various branches of the Murdoch Media, the LNP is poised for victory in Queensland on 26 October 2024. A close result to follow in the next national elections. A more balanced critical perspective on democratic processes has yet to be consolidated to replace the auctioneering style…

SA’s experience of truth in political advertising at odds with concerns: report

September 13, 2024 - 14:28 -- Admin

Susan McKinnon Foundation Media Release South Australia’s truth in political advertising (TiPA) laws enjoy widespread support among the state’s political establishment, contrasting with concerns raised about the prospect of TiPA laws in other jurisdictions, according to new research supported by the Susan McKinnon Foundation. The study involved conducting in-depth interviews with a range of current…

Why Aged Care Funding Scrutinised, but Military Spending Not

September 13, 2024 - 12:49 -- Admin

By Denis Hay Description Examine why Australia questions aged care funding but not military spending, despite the country’s monetary sovereignty. Introduction Australia is grappling with rising demands for aged care services as its population grows older, leading to a $5.6 billion reform package to improve the sector. Yet, every dollar given to aged care is…

Public money for renewables should come with strings attached: report

September 13, 2024 - 09:03 -- Admin

Centre for Future Work Media Release The Australian Government should leverage its position as financier of renewable energy projects to guarantee strong labour standards in new energy and manufacturing jobs, according to a new report by the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work. According to the report, ‘Strings Attached: How Industry Policy Could Strengthen Labour…

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