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Sexism and Media Bandwagons

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

In recent weeks we’ve been treated to some high profile cases of inappropriate workplace conduct: the Dutton and Briggs cases which I wrote about last week and more recently the highly misguided cricketer, Chris Gayle, thinking that propositioning a journalist live-to-air is all bit of a laugh.

Each case provided some useful looksees into the...

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Australia's housing standards are failing its ageing population

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageIt's much cheaper and easier to build better access into homes instead of doing it later.AAP/Paul Miller

Many Australians want to grow old at home with family and friends. Yet most have homes that are inaccessible. Without intervention now, taxpayers will be asked to deal with the unintended consequences for the health, aged care and disability...

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