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Is social housing essential infrastructure? How we think about it does matter

  • Written by: Kathleen Flanagan, Research Fellow & Deputy Director, HACRU, University of Tasmania

We know that safe, adequate, affordable and appropriate housing is essential for our health, well-being and social and economic security. However, even as house prices subside from recent record highs, many Australians struggle to obtain the housing they need to be as healthy, well and secure as they could be. An unacceptable number of...

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the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi

  • Written by: Sandra Morrison, Associate Professor, Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Waikato
the significance of the Treaty of WaitangiOn February 6, 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs acting on behalf of their tribes signed the Treaty of Waitangi.from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-ND

The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand’s foundation document. On February 6, 1840, the treaty was signed by representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs...

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Why bank shares are climbing despite the royal commission

  • Written by: Mark Humphery-Jenner, Associate Professor of Finance, UNSW

The Banking Royal Commission landed after the stock exchange closed for business on Monday. It recommended additional controls on banks and financial services providers, and excoriated one.

But the banks’ share prices surged on Tuesday as almost A$20 billion was added to the value of the big four – their biggest one day increase in...

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we should legislate on Hayne recommendations before election

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

As Labor seeks to get maximum political mileage from the banking royal commission report, Bill Shorten on Tuesday asked Scott Morrison for extra parliamentary sitting days to pass legislation to implement some of its recommendations.

In a letter to Morrison, Shorten said both houses should be recalled on March 5-7 and March 12-14. The sitting...

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More Articles …

  1. Michael McCormack on banks and the bush, and the election battle
  2. The shocking use of 'jiggers' in horse racing
  3. Just So You Know...The Conversation launches a Q&A service for teens
  4. Queensland's floods are so huge the only way to track them is from space
  5. Cladding fires expose gaps in building material safety checks. Here's a solution
  6. Our 'bee-eye camera' helps us support bees, grow food and protect the environment
  7. Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Result puts autism front and centre
  8. Five warning signs of overdiagnosis
  9. Hayne's failure to tackle bank structure means that in a decade or so another treasurer will have to call another royal commission
  10. Influential doctors aren't disclosing their drug company ties
  11. the real problem is how we value executives and workers
  12. Australians accept government surveillance, for now
  13. a 10-point plan to fix the residential building industry
  14. We discovered a warped and twisted disc of young, massive stars at the edge of our Milky Way
  15. There's insufficient evidence your sunscreen harms coral reefs
  16. Tarpe Mills, 1940s comic writer, and her feisty superhero Miss Fury
  17. Murray-Darling report shows public authorities must take climate change risk seriously
  18. no commissions, no exemptions, no fees without permission. Hayne gets the government to do a U-turn
  19. Compensation scheme to follow Hayne’s indictment of financial sector
  20. Changes to commenting at The Conversation
  21. New study confirms what scientists already know: basic research is under-valued
  22. Research shows most online consumer contracts are incomprehensible, but still legally binding
  23. why do we need soap?
  24. The humble spade flower moonlights as the ‘love shrub’
  25. Online trolling used to be funny, but now the term refers to something far more sinister
  26. Want to improve your mood? It's time to ditch the junk food
  27. Why the federal government’s new integrity commission isn't up to the job
  28. When extreme weather wipes out wildlife, the fallout can last for years
  29. imagine you are in Canada
  30. Six questions our banks need to answer to regain trust
  31. Three changes in how we live could derail the dream of the 30-minute city
  32. The great movie scenes: Rome, Open City
  33. Bowen fires back in economy debate
  34. McGowan remains tight-lipped about refugee legislation despite removal of children
  35. Behrouz Boochani's literary prize cements his status as an Australian writer
  36. Tasmania’s gambling election shows Australia needs tougher rules on money in politics
  37. other brands are better at matching practice with talk, but don't get the publicity
  38. Head start for home owners makes a big difference for housing stress
  39. Damning royal commission report leaves no doubt that we all lose if the Murray-Darling Basin Plan fails
  40. Michelle Grattan on the march of the independents
  41. Cloning monkeys for research puts humans on a slippery ethical slope
  42. how to spot the work of a political spin doctor this election season
  43. how political spin doctors' tactics aim to shape the news
  44. Banks are enabling economic abuse. Here's how they could be stopping it
  45. Five ways to boost Australian writers’ earnings
  46. Migrant women are particularly vulnerable to technology-facilitated domestic abuse
  47. The presence of people is slowing shark recovery on the Great Barrier Reef
  48. Australia's spike in summer drownings: what the media misses
  49. Vital Signs. Yet another year of steady rates. What's the point of the RBA inflation target?
  50. What Labor has to fear is the Big Scare

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The Growing Demand for Durable Plastic Packaging Supplies Across Australia

Why Do Australian Businesses Need Reliable Plastic Packaging Supplies? Businesses need packaging that can withstand everyday handling, storage, and distribution without creating avoidable delays. Pla...

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Office Cleaning Melbourne: Choosing the Right Scope for Your Office

A well-planned office cleaning Melbourne arrangement starts with a clear understanding of the premises and the people who use it. An office may include private work areas, shared desks, reception, mee...

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How Businesses Can Prepare for Unexpected Power Outages

Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...

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How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...

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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

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How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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What Australian Entrepreneurs Should Know About Streamlining Their Financial Processes

Running a small business in Australia demands much more than just delivering a great product or serv...

Supporting Joint Health in Young and Growing Horses

Anyone who has raised a foal through to a rising three-year-old knows how deceptively fast the gro...

Why Is My Switchboard Buzzing? What a Humming Breaker Is Telling You

Most people never hear their switchboard. It sits quietly in a cupboard, a hallway or a meter box ou...

Solar Panels Geelong: Key Factors to Consider Before Installation

Solar power can help households and businesses generate electricity on site, but the value of a syst...

How Rats and Mice Get Into Homes Through Gaps Most People Miss

Rats and mice do not need an open door to get inside a home. They can squeeze through small openings...

Why a Safety Certified I/O Module Matters in Machine Design

Understanding Safety-Related I/O A safety certified I/O module is designed for use within an arch...

How to Compare Ceiling Fans online before Buying

Comparing ceiling fans online before making a purchase helps you understand how each model will su...

How Does a Portable Power Station for Carvan Adventures Support Smarter Camping?

Why Does Off-Grid Camping Need a Reliable Portable Power Station for Carvan Travel?  People often...

How Ecommerce Order Retail Fulfillment Services Improve Order Accuracy?

Why Order Accuracy Matters in Ecommerce Order Retail Fulfillment Services?  Order accuracy is one...