Catch and Kill – The Politics of Labor Deception
You have to be thankful when your opponents publish a “How Clever We Were” book that spills their insider secrets.
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Features
Bill Shorten’s career shows need for union conduct reforms
Today’s Sunday Age gives striking insights on how ambitious union bosses manipulate unions and workers to advance their political careers.
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Magna Carta – 800th anniversary, but why does it matter?
Today is the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. A lot has been written about it, but why does it matter?
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Family Drug Treatment Court turns parents from drugs, reunites with children
Today’s Sunday Age carries a report on the pioneering work of the new Family Drug Treatment Court, under the leadership
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Small sacrifices can secure against catastrophe
A young Winston Churchill this day in 1909, reminding us of the origins of social security as a system of
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Royal Commission raises far-reaching options for union reform
The Trade Unions Royal Commission has today released a discussion paper putting forward options for far-reaching reform of the laws
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Magna Carta – enduring right from short-term political bid
Events 800 years ago this week illustrate that valuable and enduring constitutional rights and safeguards often arise, not from careful
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Our buildings shape us
On this day in 1941, a German air raid destroyed the House of Commons chamber at Westminster. Winston Churchill insisted that the chamber be re-built in its old size and form.
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Small business to benefit from trading trust remedies
The VLRC report on trading trust remedies released this week is another example of how Liberal-Nationals governments get on with practical law reform. The Napthine government asked the Victorian Law Reform Commission to investigate this issue. Their report recommends changes to the law to give Victorians whose small businesses are in trading trusts the same rights as those whose business is in a company.
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Armed conflict begins between King John and his barons
Today 800 years ago the armed conflict began between King John and his barons that led to Magna Carta. King John’s conduct is a classic lesson in how important it is for any government to retain the confidence of those who are governed.
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For their tomorrow, we gave our today
Men of the 1st Divisional Signal Company at Anzac Cove, 25 April 1915. Lest we forget.
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Whitehorse schools commemorate ANZAC centenary
Students from schools across the City of Whitehorse gathered today at the Box Hill Cenotaph for the schools ANZAC centenary
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Coalition Government’s puppy farm protections commence
Congratulations to Peter Walsh, Minister for Agriculture in the Napthine Coalition government, on the ground-breaking reforms that came into force
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Churchill warns of the growth of bureaucracy
Sombre words from Winston Churchill this day in 1947, reminding us how easy it always is for bureaucracy to grow under Labor governments.
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Melbourne Museum exhibition commemorates ANZAC100
In a world-first in recognition of #ANZAC100, over 350 of the most significant historical artefacts from the acclaimed WWI collections of
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Melbourne’s Magna Carta connection
In the 800th anniversary year of Magna Carta, everyone wants their own special connection with Magna Carta, and Melbourne has
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“The Sweetland Project” tells of local Gallipoli sacrifice
This afternoon saw the launch of The Sweetland Project, a book telling the stories of 27 men from the former
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The importance of idealism
A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1942 to remind us of the importance of ideals and principles in
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The function of Parliament
A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1944, reminding us of the vital responsibility of Parliament to protect the
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Anzac Live brings WW1 history to life
AnzacLive is an innovative project which brings Australia’s WWI history to life. Nine very different men and one woman from
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Establishing a “Jewish National Home” in Palestine
“I believe that the establishment of Jewish National Home in Palestine will be a blessing to the whole world.” A
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The perception of great truths
“The dominant forces in human history have come from the perception of great truths and the faithful pursuance of great
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Coalition’s reforms to remove child abuse limitation periods to proceed
It is pleasing that the Andrews Government is proceeding with legislation drafted by the Napthine Government to remove all limitation
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Remembering WWI service of Chinese Australians
Today, as we celebrate Chinese New Year, it’s fitting to also remember the service of Chinese Australians in World War
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King John confronted in Temple Church
Temple Church, London, was the scene of one of the key events leading to the granting of Magna Carta, 800
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