A Kinder, Gentler, More Lasting Intervention

Tony Abbott

This article sets out the new trends in opposition indigenous policy now that the intervention has entered the consolidation phase.

Traditional Knowledge – Helping to Bridge the Gap

The value of traditional knowledge, in helping aboriginals to engage with the real economy and improve their standard of living, has often been overlooked.

Indigenous Policy at the Turning Point

John McDonnell

It is more than two years since the intervention, and indigenous policy is at a turning point.

Truth and Certainty in the Climate Debate

Dr Dave Davies

A commentary that sets out the scientific arguments in a way the layperson can understand. It argues that scientists may be losing the argument because they don’t explain the science enough.

The Economics of Cap-and-Trade

Alan Moran

An economist analyses the ETS showing the costs to the economy and the distortions that are likely to result from some industries being subsidised while others are penalised.

Refugee Policy – Its more than Border Protection

John McDonnell

Refugee advocates argue we should be accepting more refugees. The limiting factor is not only fear of boat people, it is also the problems of resettlement.

It’s not all about Border Protection

Nick Tebbey

In 2002, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimated that there were approximately 120 million migrant workers globally. In the 2009-10 financial year, Australia’s intake “budget” is approximately 115,000.

Body Image - Body image is more than about size

Women's Forum Australia

Body image is a hot topic, and in our image focussed culture, it’s not going to go away anytime soon.

Book Review – Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

reviewed by K.J. Critchley.

The latest Booker prize winner is an historical novel of political intrigue in the court of Henry VIII. It is also a great read.

Art Review – Masterpieces from Paris, Post Impressionism from Musée d’Orsayl

Jane Llewellyn Edwards.

It is the largest loan of artworks to leave the Musée d’Orsay and probably the last one of this size, unless perchance, the directors decide to do another major overhaul.