What is a bastard?
“They have the greatest single minded proposition of any political party anywhere in the world.”Rowan Dean “Keep the bastards honest” is ubiquitous in Australian politics. It originated with the Australian …
Waste and recycling
Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek admitted last year that rather than rising to reach a target of 70% by 2025, recycling rates have remained at about 16% for the previous four …
Freedom of information
“A well-functioning and comprehensive FOI system acts as a deterrent against corruption within political systems, as those involved are aware of the high likelihood of being exposed. It also empowers …
Higher Education
Stronger public universities are vital to the success of dynamic, innovative economies, and more inclusive labour markets. But decades of fiscal restraint and corporatisation have eroded the democratic governance and …