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Herd: Back to the Future: refugees and terrorism in Australia
Znet Article, December, 31 2009
Andrew Herd
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Recent events in Australian politics suggest that political debate has barely progressed since the start of the decade.
Herd: Guest workers during the financial crisis
Znet Article, January, 23 2009
Andrew Herd
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Australia's 457 visa has been a popular source of cheap labour for employers. Any economic downturn is going to effect those most vulnerable in the labour market, and there is no doubt that 457 visa holders are very vulnerable. However, the effect...
Herd: Academic Freedom in Australia
Znet Article, October, 27 2008
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A recent submission by the Young Liberals to an inquiry into academic freedom appears to actually be an attempt to inhibit academic freedom rather than encourage it.
Herd: The End of Mandatory Detention?
Znet Article, August, 10 2008
Andrew Herd
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Since the Australian Labor Party won last year’s Federal Election, a number of changes have taken place in Australia’s immigration system. The so-called Pacific Solution (whereby asylum seekers were taken to Nauru and Manus Island for processing) ...
Herd: Extraordinary Rendition: Where’s the outrage?
Znet Article, June, 26 2008
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In a recent article published about the US supreme court ruling confirming Guantanamo inmates’ right to habeas corpus in the Guardian, George Monbiot links the outrage over their treatment to the lack of outrage concerning what has euphemistically...
Herd: A Prime Minister for all Australians?
Znet Article, May, 17 2008
Andrew Herd
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Almost six months ago, the long-serving conservative Howard Government was dumped from office by the Kevin Rudd led Australian Labor Party (ALP).
Herd: Whitewashing Mass Murder
Znet Article, February, 04 2008
Andrew Herd
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A review of Paul Keating's whitewashing of Suharto's legacy.
Herd: The End of Race-Based Politics in Australia?
Znet Article, November, 26 2007
Andrew Herd
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Review of the recent Australian Federal Election result, and the possibilities of changes to the use of race in Australian politics.
Herd: Chasing Public Space
Znet Article, September, 20 2007
Andrew Herd
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit has just concluded in Sydney. This meeting was attended by the leaders of Pacific Rim countries, including Japan, China, Russia, Canada and the United States. With an election due in Australia in...
