1 June, 2021

Examining a race to war

We are very pleased to publicise the work of one of our colleagues. Dr Judith Betts who delivered writing and policy workshops for Ethos CRS has run a very critical eye over how governments march to war. In The Iraq […]
1 June, 2021

Blackwhite – June 2021

What is said in public life is not always a lie, where black is presented as white. Sometimes, the truth is told, clearly and concisely. Other times, nothing much is said at all. Speaking to the ABC on 18 May […]
1 June, 2021

The tricky balance: deregulation and regulation

Red tape as an issue is again firmly in the eye of the Australian Government, which wishes to save an estimated $430 million per year by deregulating industry and the economy. The thinking is that deregulation will jump start the […]
4 May, 2021

Blackwhite – May 2021

The Guardian reported in April 2021 that Neighbours, the most whitebread program in the history of television, was a home for racial slurs and abuse. According to The Guardian, actor Shareena Clanton was abused in a toxic environment. “There was […]
4 May, 2021

What do I do if I disagree?

  Last month, I was working with a group of graduates from a public service agency. They were smart, keen, determined to do well. The program and discussion was about policy and policy documents, when all of a sudden, out […]
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