Social Justice
Afghanistan and Australia have had a troubled connection over the past decade due Australia’s involvement in the NATO-led Afghan War....
Money for Foreign Aid will be delayed for a year, despite promises made by the Government six months ago that...
On the surface, the 2012 Budget looks quite good for Indigenous Australians, with the government committing to continued efforts to...
Politics & Economy
The federal government made good its promise of a surplus in this year’s federal budget – it’s $1.5 billion which...
While many programs for disadvantaged Australians look like they’ll be spared in the budget, there are concerns among some NGO’s...
Education
Australia used to be one of the most language-diverse countries on earth, with over 250 dialects spoken by Aboriginal and...
The federal government has finished its budget, and the signs are that many programs for the least well off in...
Science & Environment
Debate, bitter disagreements, and court cases: the use of genetically modified—or GM—plant crops has not begun quietly. Some farmers are...
The Federal governments Schoolkids budget bonus has been rejected as an appalling waste of money by campaign group, Save Our...
Health
As part of the 2012 federal budget, Canberra has announced that six million dollars will go towards suicide prevention strategies...
