There is a growing canyon now separating politics as understood and practiced by political authorities from the political practices of everyday people.
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The US and China may have competing ambitions for the Asia-Pacific in the shape of the TPP and AIIB, but they may not be as incompatible as we have first believed.
Australian regulations are inadequate to protect children and adolescents from alcohol advertising.
Anyone who has purchased private health insurance or thought about changing policies knows the system is complex and confusing.
Parents and teachers need to be aware of which types of feedback actually help students learn.
Solving the refugee crisis depends on the extent to which the people of the world – in the Gulf, Europe, Australia or anywhere else – are willing to live up to their moral responsibilities.
Shinzo Abe’s government (now in its second term) has consistently been vocal about Japan’s national defence.
What we know of Australian Catholics and their attitudes to reform of church teaching on sex and family reveals a complex picture.
By our response to boat people since August 2001, we may have redefined our national character.
In both domestic and international politics, Iran’s ruling clergy is enjoying a much more secure position than previously.
When public policy is being shaped, it is incumbent upon public figures to be better versed in discussions surrounding religion.
Only when adults and institutions hear from children and young people directly, take their views and ideas seriously and act on what they say will institutions will become safer places.
Two years ago, on August 14, more than 800 protesters against a coup were massacred in Cairo. A court recently upheld the death sentence for Egypt’s ousted elected leader.
The reality, for all intents and purposes in areas like the law, superannuation and dealing with financial matters, is that same-sex couples have the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Democracy – despite being considered by many as the only legitimate form of government – has no laureates to call its own.
Many public awareness campaigns fail to change attitudes and behaviours because they start from the flawed premise that just telling someone something is bad will make them stop doing it.
If Reclaim Australia were rallying Muslims, the liberal media would examine its religious inspirations. Yet the media treat its supporters as disgruntled individuals rather than Christian representatives.
Historical representation is far more complex than merely providing the facts – which is why debate continues to rage about the authenticity of popular televised historical dramas such as Game of Thrones and Banished.
Alcohol-related violence is a much bigger problem in Australia than the harms of illicit drugs but we tend to overlook the former because the latter gets more headlines.
The long-awaited papal encyclical on the environment could have a significant influence on conservative politics around the world.
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Associate lecturer visual arts, artist, PhD, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor in Literacy and WIL partnerships, Australian Catholic University
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Historian, Australian Catholic University
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Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University
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PhD Candidate, Australian Catholic University
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Distinguished Professor of educational psychology, Australian Catholic University
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Research fellow, Australian Catholic University
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Doctor of Criminology, Australian Catholic University
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Professor of English, Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences, ACU, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University
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PhD Student, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Lecturer, Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences, Australian Catholic University
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Professor of History at the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, Australian Catholic University
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Professor of Education, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University
