Keywords: Institute Of Public Affairs
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EUREKA STREET TV
- Peter Kirkwood
- 25 March 2011
1 Comment
Earlier this year Frank Brennan celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a Jesuit priest. Former Prime Minister Paul Keating once dubbed him a 'meddling priest', a label he accepts with mixed feelings.
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INTERNATIONAL
- Jack de Groot
- 14 October 2010
12 Comments
Associate Professor of Public Policy at Australian Catholic University, Gary Johns, has challenged the Government's growing support of African nations. In so doing, Johns blatantly dismisses the fundamental principles of solidarity, human dignity, common good and option for the poor.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 19 March 2010
4 Comments
The challenges and opportunities are to fund equitably all
networks in education and to ensure that robust morale and community
engagement are hallmarks of all parts of the network, including state
schools and emerging schools such as Muslim schools.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 09 February 2010
'Tonight I want to reflect in light of the National Human Rights
Consultation how we as Church can do better in promoting justice for
all in our land. Full text from Frank Brennan's 2010 McCosker Oration, 'The Church as Advocate in the Public Square: Lessons from the National Human Rights Consultation'.
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AUSTRALIA
- Aurelien Mondon
- 05 February 2010
7 Comments
The Haitians need help, but are not a failed people. Two hundred years ago, Haiti became a beacon of light and freedom for
all oppressed people. Colonialism was defeated, and the myth of white supremacy dealt a mortal blow. For this, the little country would pay.
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AUSTRALIA
- Michael Mullins
- 20 July 2009
3 Comments
Accusations of author greed and cultural philistinism dominate debate surrounding Productivity Commission recommendations on territorial copyright for books. Both sides have a point, but the argument may be irrelevant to the future of book publishing.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 26 May 2008
1 Comment
The text is from Professor Frank Brennan's 2008 Institute of Justice Studies Oration from 22 May 2008.
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ENVIRONMENT
- Charles Rue
- 22 August 2007
13 Comments
Australian governments have been caught up in a religious type rapture over biotech industry promises. They are seemingly unaware of their economic strategies, which provide for big long-term profits through monopoly control of the food industry.
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AUSTRALIA
Africa resists the moral authority of the West, says Anthony Ham.
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AUSTRALIA
- John Schumann
- 14 May 2006
Morag Fraser and John Schumann reflect on the crucial role of truth in our society.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
- Andrew Hamilton
- 27 April 2006
Andrew Hamilton reflects on Marion Maddox’s God under Howard: The Rise of the Religious Right in Australian Politics.
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