Is history fiction?
by John Docker, Ann Curthoys | Apr 26, 2006
The necessity for and difficulty of finding the truth in history The context for Is History Fiction? What is History? asked E H Carr in his influential text of that name, first...
Is Generation Y apolitical & apathetic?
by Rebecca Huntley | Nov 10, 2005
I thought I might talk more about the nature of the problem rather than the solution to current levels of political disengagement amongst young people. That's not because I don't...
How different are young men & women?
by Ariadne Vromen | Nov 10, 2005
In research I've done on young people I found that, in general, adversarial, party-based politics has little appeal. But this is the same for all Australians, not just young...
From Deakin to Howard
by Bob Hawke | Nov 10, 2005
A tarnished vision We all have our special memories of Lionel Murphy. For me nothing is more vivid, or lasting, than our last meeting on 10th August 1986. Knowing he was in his...
Economic challenges & WorkChoices
by Greg Combet | Nov 10, 2005
The wrong strategy Introduction I want to address two economic policy issues tonight. Firstly, the government's industrial relations legislation. Secondly, the real...
US-Iran nuclear row
by Amin Saikel | Aug 3, 2005
Iran is now potentially on a serious collusion course with the United States and its staunchest ally in the Middle East, Israel, over Iran's nuclear program. If the current round...
So much for all that
by Meg Smith | Aug 3, 2005
Firstly I would like to thank Rae Cooper and the Evatt Foundation and its supporters for the opportunity to bring to light the threat that the proposed legislative changes pose...
Making might equal right
by John Della Bosca | Aug 3, 2005
Before commencing I would like to acknowledge that we stand on the traditional Aboriginal land of the Gadigal clan of the Eora people. I would also like to thank the Evatt...
Iranian political reform
by Arthur Chesterfield-Evans | Aug 3, 2005
First I would like to thank Mohamad Sadejhpour and the People's Mujahideen of Iran for organising this forum.The Australian Democrats endorse the 3rd Option espoused by the...
Inside the tent
by Chris White | Aug 3, 2005
The right to strike in Australia Industrial relations politics .... this time with power The Howard government again moves to implement radical right industrial relations...