War is unsuitable in the modern era. The anniversary of the WW2 bombing of Darwin is an opportunity to reflect on the needless destruction, death,
Category: Governance
Six social ills
Politics without principles. Riches without work. Commerce without morality. Education without character. Pleasure without conscience. Science without humanity. – Mahatma Gandhi –
Good men and women form the basis of good government.
Posted 6 April 2012 Persons of honesty, morality, integrity and seekers of wisdom: motivated by selfless service, to improve the lives of others, these are
Government could be run more like a business.
Posted 6 April 2012 There are merits in running some government services with business principles in mind, such as accountability and cost control. There
All members and parties in government could increasingly work together for the common good.
Posted 6 April 2012 Currently, much time and energy in government is wasted by the main political parties fighting each other, through seeking political point
Nation building – reducing dependency on oil.
Posted 9 April 2012 One of the most worthwhile policies of George W Bush Jr, whilst in office, was to reduce dependence on oil. This
Nation Building – bio-security – food
Posted 9 April 2012 Whilst free trade is encouraged, we need to be mindful on the effects this may have in our ability to secure
Nation Building – infrastructure – Building Education Revolution
Posted 17 April 2012 Public spending must be done effectively and always represent good value for the money spent. Like any long term debit, the
Knife Crime
Posted 23 April 2012 To be effective against knife and other crime, take a look at the culture underpinning it. Violence today is glorified with
Who’s selling out Australia & food shortages
Posted 24 April 2012 Food shortages: caused by population growth (particularly amongst the Arab nations and Asian counties such as South Korea, China, India and
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