The Medicare co-payment: the future of public health in Australia?
By Dario MujkicDario Mujkic scrutinises the rhetoric of making Medicare more “sustainable”, and reveals a surprising history of government attitudes towards Medicare in Australia
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New Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson
Right Now Radio in conversation with Tim WilsonRead our interview with incoming Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson, who steps into his role on the Australian Human Rights Commission next week.
The cost of cruelty – Julian Burnside at the Festival of Ideas
By Julian BurnsideOn Tuesday, Julian Burnside put forth three ideas to improve human rights in Australia at the University of Melbourne’s Festival of Ideas. Here is the transcript of his speech.
The Election Media and Human Rights: August 2013 – Mid-Week Review
By Pia WhiteHow have human rights issued fared during the campaign coverage and exactly what role is the media playing? Pia Ella White examines the media’s performance.
Election 2013 and Human Rights (Part One)
By Right NowRight Now looks at the major parties’ policies on five noteworthy human rights issues of this election. First, disability and indigenous affairs.