In 1973, Al Grassby, the Minister for Immigration in Gough Whitlam’s Labor Government, introduced the term multicultural to describe Australian society. Although it was true that our population was comprised of people who represented different cultures, it was also clear that Australia had always…
Month: March 2019
Suicide: The Power of a Caring Response
Suicide – the intentional causing of one’s own death – has a profound impact on many lives. Some statistics on suicide in Australia in 2017: · Suicide was the leading cause of death of Australians aged 15-44. · More than 3,100 Australians…
Balance or Bias: The Right to Know
In a recent article published by The Guardian, a UK teacher has raised concerns about political bias. Statements of concern include the following: ‘A large majority of staff at our school vote Labour. As a Labour supporter, this thrills me; as a…