Human Security
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The Fraying of the Australian Social Contract – Dr Albert Palazzo
The Australian nation faces a convergence of events that risk the security and prosperity of its people. Some of these are well known and receive considerable attention from the government and the media, such as the consequences of China’s emergence as a great power. Others are equally well known but receive minimal attention and resources…
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In your backyard – from Rajneesh to Reedley, implications of illegal biolabs, by Raina Macintyre
Pandemics may arise from nature, and we are currently concerned about unprecedented spread of H5N1 avian influenza, with hot spots in Europe and the Americas. In the United States, widespread epidemics in dairy farms have affected the commercial milk supply. If the virus mutates to be easily transmitted between humans, a pandemic may arise. The…
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Australia’s education system is one of the most unequal in the OECD. But we know how to help fix it
According to UNICEF, Australia ranks in the bottom third of OECD countries in providing equitable access to quality education. This means our education system – from access to early childhood education to expectations for study after school – does not allow every student to enjoy the same benefits that come from schooling. The students who…
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Anglicare National Report 2024: Rental affordability snapshot
Australians are facing a rental market that has never been less affordable. The 2024 Rental Affordability Snapshot surveyed rental listings across Australia and found that affordability has crashed to record lows. Out of 45,115 rental listings, we found that: In response to the findings, Anglicare Australia is calling on the Government to return to directly…