Keywords: Wealth Inequality
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 17 October 2007
At his swearing in as a High Court judge, Sir Ronald Wilson noted the significance of rich personal relationships. Early in his career he forged links with police and lawyers, becoming known as a ruthless prosecutor. Later it was with members of the Stolen Generation, who held him in high regard and with great affection.
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AUSTRALIA
- Philip Mendes
- 25 July 2007
The ALP has historically been committed to government intervention in the free market to promote a fairer distribution of income. However, since Hawke and Keating, the ALP moved towards a free market agenda focusing on the alleviation of poverty rather than structural change.
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INTERNATIONAL
- Allister Hayman
- 27 June 2007
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Despite mounting criticism of the human rights record of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, foreign donors, including Australia, continue to back him financially. It seems that the economic growth and stability he has fostered is more valuable than transparency, the rule of law, and human rights.
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AUSTRALIA
- Fatima Measham
- 12 June 2006
Fatima Measham on the dilemma of poverty in Australia.
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AUSTRALIA
- John Langmore
- 30 April 2006
John Langmore reflects on the relationship between Australia and the United Nations
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AUSTRALIA
- Andrew Thackrah
- 23 April 2006
The politics of crisis is undermining the rights of indigenous Australians
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