by George Campbell | Aug 13, 2002 | Papers
Discussion paperThis paper focuses on the importance of manufacturing industry, the rationale for a proactive governmental approach, and the policy agenda that needs to be developed to support a high growth strategy. The options for policy development canvassed here...
by Rosalind Carrodus | Aug 13, 2002 | Papers
Speaking to your heartTo The South WindOh wind you are blowingnew life into meYou have loosened my anchorMy sails are all freeYou are blowing me, wafting meOut to the seaThe shore line is fadingaway into mistMy masts are sun-kistI will not take care, I willsail as you...
by Melissa Boyde | Aug 13, 2002 | Papers
Mary Alice Evatt hung her large collection of paintings in every room of her Canberra house, including the kitchen. “And why not?” she said to a journalist in the 1960s, “It’s the room in which a woman probably spends most of her time.”It...
by Jeremy Moss | Aug 13, 2002 | Papers
Over the past decade there has been a considerable shift in Western governments’ treatment of unemployed welfare recipients. The post-World War II system that placed only minimal obligations on the unemployed has given way, especially in Australia, Britain and...
by Nick Sherry | Aug 13, 2002 | Papers
It is just over 10 years ago, the 1st of July 1992, that the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) commenced operation in Australia. The final 1 per cent bringing the total to 9 per cent was reached on 1 July this year. Therefore it is an opportune time and an appropriate...
by Patricia Ranald | Aug 10, 2002 | Papers
Trading away essential services?The World Trade Organisation negotiationsWhat if our government signed a legally binding international agreement, which prevented regulation of essential services like electricity or water to ensure equitable access and prices, and...
