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Peter Francis Fenwick

Oct 26, 202314 min read

The Case for Secession

Democracies are failing. Minorities must accept laws and regulations they regard as anathema. Could secession be the answer?

Peter Francis Fenwick

Sep 10, 20233 min read

Closing the Gap after the Referendum

Citizens cannot share the benefits of a 21st century society if they do not participate in it economically and culturally.

Peter Francis Fenwick

Jun 23, 20215 min read

Chief Health Officers were unable to Control Pandemic

Sound economic decisions cannot be made centrally by expert bureaucrats because they can never have all the knowledge needed.

Peter Francis Fenwick

Feb 13, 20171 min read

Closing the Gap: Empowering Communities

Indigenous disadvantage persists. The gap is not closing. In many communities, children are not getting an education, health is poor and...

Peter Francis Fenwick

Aug 27, 20158 min read

Two Futures: Clare O'Neil and Tim Watts

It was six o’clock on a winter’s night in Melbourne. I entered the Trades Hall and climbed the stairs. The bluestone steps were worn...

Peter Francis Fenwick

May 19, 20152 min read

Separation of Powers

Last week, in response to a suggestion that an independent body be established to evaluate infrastructure projects, the Treasurer, Joe...

Peter Francis Fenwick

Mar 29, 20153 min read

Empowered Communities

Noel Pearson is admired as one of Australia’s great political leaders and thinkers. Last week, he released a 165-page document Empowered...