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Inquiry opens way for changing Section 18C and the Human Rights Commission too

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Malcolm Turnbull, who just recently had “no plans” to change section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA), has now launched an inquiry that will lead to changing both it and the Human Rights Commission.

A combination of unrelenting pressure from conservatives in his ranks, two controversial high-profile cases, mishandling by the...

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Politics podcast: Julian Leeser on section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Many in the government have clamoured for changes to be made to section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Liberal backbencher Julian Leeser, however is not one of them.

The member for the northern Sydney seat of Berowra tells Michelle Grattan there are definitely people within the Liberal Party who share his view that Section 18C...

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Equity crowdfunding requires a rethink on company structure

  • Written by: Marina Nehme, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, UNSW Australia

The vast majority of Australian companies are privately held. There are many advantages for this. Private companies face fewer regulations and lower requirements than public companies when it comes to reporting to shareholders, for example.

But new sources of funding are starting to blur the lines between public and private companies. As a result,...

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Do we care about old people behind bars, and should we?

  • Written by: Bruce Stevens, Wicking Chair of Ageing and Practical Theology, Charles Sturt University
imageWho wants to waste compassion on aged sex offenders or murderers serving life in prison?from www.shutterstock.com.au

I was interviewed on radio after conducting a literature review on services to the aged in prison in Australia and overseas. The mild shock jock host asked, “Why should we care about old prisoners? They are there for good...

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  9. Natural disasters are affecting some of Australia's most disadvantaged communities
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  12. Can private security companies improve responses to victims of family violence?
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  14. Expansion is no longer the answer to improving the Australian education system
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