MARRIAGE and death are among the most important things humans have to deal with. After the Howard and Rudd Governments did their best to take them off the Federal Parliament’s agenda permanently, the Greens are to use their new-found position of power to put them back on. Continue reading “Constitutionally, marriage not all it’s cracked up to be”
Month: September 2010
Ask and its shall be given unto thee
THAT excellent documentary series, “Yes, Minister”, has resulted in at least two truisms in public administration, one on surveys and the other on inquiries. Continue reading “Ask and its shall be given unto thee”
Election reveals constitutional flaws
A TIED result of 75 seats to each side has been averted. At least for now. A by-election or defection could change things. The narrowness of the election shows some of the defects in our Constitution. It is plainly a defect that the Constitution permits an even number of members in the House of Representatives. Continue reading “Election reveals constitutional flaws”
‘Sustainable city’ an oxymoron
I HATE to point out the obvious, but . . . . Sorry, I actually like to point out the obvious, especially when few others are willing to do so. Have you noticed the rise and rise of the buzz word “sustainability”? Continue reading “‘Sustainable city’ an oxymoron”