With a new Government it is time for Health System Reform. In fact reform is long over due. (more…)
Jon Blackwell
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Another pandemic will come: have we learnt any lessons from this one?
The mistakes made during the Covid pandemic have been costly but provide an opportunity to ensure the nation is better prepared next time.
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Royal commission will let politicians avoid blame for futile wars
The terms of reference for the defence suicide royal commission ignore the direct cause of the issues that affect veterans — war.
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Don’t tar all our soldiers with the same brush
War in all its forms is awful, so let’s support those who conduct it on our behalf and, when they come back, go easy on them. They were only doing our bidding.
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme: a consumer’s experience
Much has been made of the failings of the NDIS, but as a reluctant and apprehensive consumer, I have been more than pleasantly surprised. (more…)