In 1969, then-Prime Minister Gough Whitlam stated, “We are all diminished when any of us are denied proper education. The nation is the poorer—a poorer economy, a poorer civilisation, because of this human and national waste.” Although Whitlam was talking about tertiary education—this was part of his policy speech when his government abolished university fees, a major reform that had hugely beneficial outcomes across the entire country and economy—his words ring even more true when applied to early childhood education and care (ECEC). (more…)
Andrew Hudson
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Measuring what matters is an urgent and sensible foundation for better government
Australia’s first wellbeing framework, announced by the Treasurer under the Measuring What Matters banner, is important and can play a vital part in setting national direction and navigating significant challenges for Australia in the years to come. (more…)
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Payne and Dutton’s high-stakes Indonesia visit must accelerate relationship
On Thursday, Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton are due to meet their Indonesian counterparts in Jakarta for vital talks. The stakes are high.