The Albanese Government has a clear goal in mind with China: to find new global partnerships and avoid being caught in Beijing’s crosshairs. It is looking to Japan, the U.K and France for help. The state has three trade and investment offices in-market supporting South Australian exporters, Chinese buyers and investors – especially during worldwide … Read more
Increasing interest in student wellbeing has led to policy initiatives and approaches across different sector contexts. These have been shaped by best-practice research. National reform directions have sought to balance high performance and equity. These remain relevant aspirations. However, a narrowing agenda has privileged private (social mobility) and economic (social efficiency) purposes of schooling. Education … Read more
We conducted interviews and surveys of government staff. The research participants were categorised by the sector in which their department/agency was located (health, industry, governance, etc.). Departmental names and structures changed frequently during the research period. We judged SA HiAP to have made a modest contribution to actions likely to improve health in the state, … Read more
South Australia has a bicameral legislature with a House of Assembly and Legislative Council. In 1894 women gained the vote in the lower house, and in 1973 property qualifications for the upper house were removed allowing full adult suffrage. The research finds that the prevailing neo-liberal economic policy orientation shut down the small space available … Read more
South Australian agricultural production is heavily dependent on export markets and its land use focuses on continually increasing productivity. However, high interest rates, declining commodity prices, recurrent droughts and ballooning debts have impacted on the farming community. Respondents prioritised keeping their farms in the family and favoured government support mechanisms that target regional sustainability issues. … Read more
Dai Trang Le, a Vietnamese Australian, has emerged as a prominent figure in Australian politics, working tirelessly to represent her constituents and championing the rights of culturally diverse communities. As a Member of Parliament, Le has become a powerful voice for inclusivity, social justice, and the empowerment of Vietnamese Australians. Her journey from Vietnam to … Read more
Hieu Van Le, the former Governor of South Australia, is an embodiment of resilience, determination, and the potential of the human spirit. Born in Vietnam, Le overcame numerous challenges and built an extraordinary life for himself and his family in Australia. His story serves as an inspiration to many, reflecting the transformative power of opportunity … Read more
In the pursuit of a significant new trade deal with Europe, Australia has made it clear that there is one thing it won’t compromise on. Agriculture Minister Murray Watt emphasised that Australia will not sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) merely for the sake of it, and that any agreement … Read more
