Keywords: Public Interest
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 23 April 2010
19 Comments
There is no getting away from the public's interest in a human rights act. But the Labor Government has baulked at the recommendation for such an act. While many Australians enjoy adequate human rights, we can do better.
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RELIGION
- Andrew Hamilton
- 15 May 2009
The public's interest in the Budget has been mild, and its disengagement notable. In the shadow of the economic crisis, there is space for deeper reflection on the human condition, which
will help us understand why greed and fear so dominate in human affairs.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 02 April 2009
3 Comments
We need to be on our guard against laws and policies enacted in the name of the public interest but with insufficient consideration for the human rights of the minority.
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CONTRIBUTORS
- Luke Fraser
- 14 November 2007
Luke
Fraser is an industry executive with an interest in sound public policy
who has worked as a chief of staff in a previous Federal Government. He
lives and works in Canberra.
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CONTRIBUTORS
- Bill Calcutt
- 18 October 2007
Bill Calcutt worked in a range of intelligence roles in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation and the National Crime Authority for more than 20 years. He now works in regional development and retains a strong interest in governance and public accountability.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Dr Alice Bergin is a doctor in Victoria’s public health system. She has an interest in social justice, medicine, writing and doing something fabulous.
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