The universal right to shelter
Speech given to ACT Labor Annual Conference (29 July 2017) Delegates Today, we are each taking time out of our weekend to try and make the …
The power of language
Canberra schools and community groups will be celebrating International Mother Tongue Language Day next week. The United Nations-sponsored event has promoted “linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism” …
Spare a thought for those working this Christmas
Christmas is more commercial than ever. It seems that shops are more and more desperate to get us to spend big on presents, but there …
$10k from P&C to Southern Cross Early Childhood School!
As vice-president of our great P&C, I was really proud to join president Jolene Laverty in presenting a donation of $10,000 to the Southern Cross Early …
Sign o’ the Times
Every day we are surrounded by symbols. Some symbols are nearly universally recognised, like the marriage ring, the Jewish star and the peace sign. The …
The NDIS will transform lives – here’s why
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is expected to be in full operation in the ACT by July 2016. All children are now eligible to join the …
The modern work conundrum – what’s a family to do?
We’re still working out what support governments should provide modern families. It’s easy to forget how far we have come in just a few decades. …
Refugees welcome in the ACT
The Federal Government’s decision to accept 12,000 additional refugees from Syria this year – albeit after some pressure from its own backbench and the Labor party – …
Dancing in the streets? Nope, too much red tape
Spring is finally here, which means the silly season is fast approaching. As we emerge from hibernation to enjoy the warmer weather and sunshine, I’m …