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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
Oct 26, 202314 min read
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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
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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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
Jun 23, 20215 min read
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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
Feb 13, 20171 min read
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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
Aug 27, 20158 min read
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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
May 19, 20152 min read
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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...
Peter Francis Fenwick
Mar 29, 20153 min read
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