John Kenneth Galbraith: 1908-2006
by Evan Jones | Sep 26, 2006
More than a magnificent stylist John Kenneth Galbraith died on 29 April (born 15 October 1908), only a few years short of a century innings. And compus mentis almost right...
The horizon of a programmed reality
by William Merrin | Sep 26, 2006
Baudrillard & new media"We are no longer the actors of the real but the double agents of the virtual." - Baudrillard, Fragments: Cool Memories IIIEARLY in the Wachowski...
Democracy: past, present & future
by John Keane | Jun 5, 2006
A short history Origins Democracy commonly refers to a type of political system in which the people or their representatives lawfully govern themselves, rather than being...
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...