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20 September 2023 – Cognitive Disability, Democracy, Disability, Inclusiveness, Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Australia must include people with cognitive disability in politics
People with cognitive disability want their say in Australian politics and we must do more for their political inclusion, say University of Melbourne experts.
11 September 2023 – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, Australian Politics, Democracy, Indigenous, Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The myth of neutrality and why Australia needs a Voice
Establishing an Indigenous Voice in Australia’s constitution is consistent with a liberal democracy and political equality says a University of Melbourne expert
6 September 2023 – Australia India Institute, G20, India, International Relations, Multilateralism
India’s leadership at G20 can prove multilateralism isn’t a fading ideal
At G20, Australia can lend its support to India’s agenda to create a more accountable and inclusive international system, says University of Melbourne expert.
16 August 2023 – Higher Education, Indigenous, Indigenous Knowledge, Universities, University of Melbourne
Why leadership in Indigenous higher education has never been more important
From the Voice to the climate crisis, now is the time for leadership in Indigenous higher ed – as the University of Melbourne launches its Indigenous strategy.
1 May 2023 – Asialink, Australian Foreign Affairs, Australian Politics, Defence, Security
A shared vision for Australia’s security
A University of Melbourne experts says Australia's government needs to explain their security vision for AUKUS to get public support for the defence partnership
28 April 2023 – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, Australian Politics, Indigenous History, Indigenous Politics, Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Don’t twist the aim of The Voice for political gain
Opponents to the Indigenous Voice are repeating history – using the issue of child protection as a political weapon, says University of Melbourne expert.
17 April 2023 – Asia, Asialink, Education, Languages, Teaching and Learning
Supporting our schools to develop Asia capable kids
A University of Melbourne experts says Asia capable initiatives that only target adults and young adults leaves it far too late – it has to start in our schools
24 March 2023 – Australia-China Relations, China, International Relations, Melbourne University Press (MUP), United States
The China divide
What would Australia do if the US went to war against China? A new book from Melbourne University Press (MUP) explores Australia's role in the Pacific.
3 March 2022 – Asylum Seekers, Education, Higher Education, Refugees, Universities
Australia’s universities must become more welcoming
Welcoming Universities is a new initiative in Australia that aims to encourage refugees and asylum seekers into university, says University of Melbourne expert