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Political Attitudes to Conscription: 1914–1918
RESEARCH PAPER SERIES, 2016–17 27 OCTOBER 2016 Political attitudes to conscription: 1914–1918 Dr Nathan Church Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security Section Contents Introduction ................................................................................................ 2 Attitudes of the Australian Labor Party ........................................................ 2 Federal government ......................................................................................... 2 New South Wales ............................................................................................. 7 Victoria ............................................................................................................. 8 Queensland ...................................................................................................... 9 Western Australia ........................................................................................... 10 South Australia ............................................................................................... 11 Political impact on the ALP ............................................................................... 11 Attitudes of the Commonwealth Liberal Party ............................................. 12 Attitudes of the Nationalist Party of Australia ............................................. 13 The second conscription plebiscite .................................................................. 14 Conclusion ................................................................................................ -
The Problem of a Full Employment Economy
Working Paper No. 04-02 The problem of a full employment economy Victor Quirk1 March 2004 Centre of Full Employment and Equity The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia Home Page: http: //e1.newcastle.edu.au/coffee Email: [email protected] 1. Introduction 1.1 The problem 6th September 1971 “The almost complete elimination of long-term unemployment has had the effect when combined with the minimum wage provisions of the Australian Arbitration system of giving most Australian workers and their families a wide measure of insurance against poverty and deprivation. At the same time it enabled each individual to choose from a wide range of jobs the work opportunity he most preferred and is most suited for – thus greatly increasing job satisfaction and self- fulfilment. The maintenance of full employment through a policy of sustained economic growth has not only increased the standard of living for workers. It has also increased the capacity of the economy to provide welfare assistance to the aged, the invalid, the widowed and the sick.” Liberal Minister for Employment and National Service, Phillip Lynch (Lynch 1971) The perspective of this paper may seem strange to those who see unemployment as a problem. Those of us with personal exposure to the issue, because we have been unemployed or have known unemployed people, either socially or through our work, have little doubt that it is a demoralising phenomenon. In thousands of studies over the past century, unemployment has been associated with all forms of human misery, including poverty, crime, substance abuse, physical and mental health problems (particularly depression) and other indicators of social malaise such as family breakdown and suicide (BLMR 1986: 153). -
The Case of British EEC Membership
Copyright @ 2017 Australia and New Zealand Journal of European Studies Vol9 (2) ISSN 1837-2147 (Print) ISSN 1836-1803 (On-line) Historical Lessons for Australia's Foreign Policy: The Case of British EEC Membership Nina Markovic Khaze Visiting Fellow Centre for European Studies, Australian National University [email protected] [email protected] Abstract The Australian Government's attitudes towards major events in international politics such as the UK's entry into the European Economic Community (EEC) in the past and Brexit negotiations today, carry greater weight than previously assumed in political science literature. Australia was critical of the EEC (now called the European Union, EU) in the early 1960s, when its then most important trading partner, the United Kingdom (UK) first applied for membership. Australia was ill-prepared to deal with the repercussions from Britain's entry into the EU, as Australian foreign policy was heavily influenced by local as well as international anti-EEC attitudes. This paper will analyse political debates in Australia during the 1960s and early 1970s with reference to parliamentary Hansard records and newspaper articles in order to suggest a new framework for Australian foreign policy analysis. Keywords: Australian foreign policy, Australia-United Kingdom relations, Brexit, the Commonwealth Introduction This paper argues that the future of Australia’s relations with the EU-27 and Great Britain in particular, as in the 1960s and 1970s, will be closely related to Australia's efforts to prepare its citizens for Brexit. Issues of immigration, trade and identity politics are currently high on the Australian Government’s agenda when dealing with these interlocutors, as are discourses related to domestic politics. -
Strategy-To-Win-An-Election-Lessons
WINNING ELECTIONS: LESSONS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY 1983-1996 i The Institute of International Studies (IIS), Department of International Relations, Universitas Gadjah Mada, is a research institution focused on the study on phenomenon in international relations, whether on theoretical or practical level. The study is based on the researches oriented to problem solving, with innovative and collaborative organization, by involving researcher resources with reliable capacity and tight society social network. As its commitments toward just, peace and civility values through actions, reflections and emancipations. In order to design a more specific and on target activity, The Institute developed four core research clusters on Globalization and Cities Development, Peace Building and Radical Violence, Humanitarian Action and Diplomacy and Foreign Policy. This institute also encourages a holistic study which is based on contempo- rary internationalSTRATEGY relations study scope TO and WIN approach. AN ELECTION: ii WINNING ELECTIONS: LESSONS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY 1983-1996 By Dafri Agussalim INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA iii WINNING ELECTIONS: LESSONS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY 1983-1996 Penulis: Dafri Agussalim Copyright© 2011, Dafri Agussalim Cover diolah dari: www.biogenidec.com dan http:www.foto.detik.com Diterbitkan oleh Institute of International Studies Jurusan Ilmu Hubungan Internasional, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Gadjah Mada Cetakan I: 2011 x + 244 hlm; 14 cm x 21 cm ISBN: 978-602-99702-7-2 Fisipol UGM Gedung Bulaksumur Sayap Utara Lt. 1 Jl. Sosio-Justisia, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta 55281 Telp: 0274 563362 ext 115 Fax.0274 563362 ext.116 Website: http://www.iis-ugm.org E-mail: [email protected] iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This book is a revised version of my Master of Arts (MA) thesis, which was written between 1994-1995 in the Australian National University, Canberra Australia. -
The Values Shaping Australian Asylum Policy: a Historical and Ethical Inquiry
THE VALUES SHAPING AUSTRALIAN ASYLUM POLICY: A HISTORICAL AND ETHICAL INQUIRY David Palmer PhD Thesis 2007 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Thesis/Dissertation Sheet Surname or Family name:Palmer First name:David Other name/s:Frederic Abbreviation for degree as given in the University calendar:PhD School: Social Sciences & International Studies Faculty: Arts & Social Sciences Title: The Values Shaping Australian Asylum Policy: A Historical and Ethical Inquiry Abstract 350 words maximum This thesis maps the values that have guided the asylum policy decisions of Australia's political leaders over the past half-century, drawing on archival records and interviews with former immigration ministers and senior public servants. For comparative purposes, it also maps the values shaping the views of asylum among leaders of a supra-national organization (the European Commission) and of a major non-government organization (the Jesuit Refugee Service). The findings support the view that a culture of control permeates Australian asylum policy decisions, and that the quest for control stems from perceptions of national interest as articulated in immigration and foreign policy. However, beneath this it shows the primary values shaping policy to be nation building and good governance in the case of the Australian leaders, and (European) community building in the case of European Commission leaders. Building on a 'caring for us, caring for them' conundrum found running through the values of all three groups of leaders, and seeking a secular equivalent to the faith-inspired relational approach of the Jesuit Refugee Service leaders, the thesis explores the contribution an ethics of care might make to asylum policy design, delivery and evaluation. -
THE 'RAZOR GANG' Decisions, the GUIDELINES to THE
THE 'RAZOR GANG' DECISiONS, Granl Harman In this paper, I discuss the political-administrative A third consideration is that the Prime Minister's Centre for the Study of Higher Education, context in which the Government's decisions were leadership is by no means secure in the long term. THE GUIDELINES University 01 Melbourne made, summarize the main decisions with regard to One possible partial explanation for the decisions is TO THE COMMISSIONS, education, and comment on the significance and that the Prime Minister needed to demonstrate in a possible consequences with regard to four topics: relatively dramatic fashion his ability and wiUingness AND COMMONWEALTH the future of Commonwealth involvement in educa to be a leader of action, and to take tough decisions. tion; funding for tertiary education; the introduction of Significantly the 'Razor Gang' decisions affect all EDUCATION POLICY tuition fees in universities and CAEs; and the rational portfolios, but in cases such as the Department of ization of single-purpose teacher education CAEs. Prime Minister and Cabinet the 'cuts' appear to be largely cosmetic. Political~Administrative Context Introduction has there been such a sudden and extensive planned In terms of the general political context with regard to Fourth, for various reasons education generally no In recent months the Commonwealth Government cut in government programs, and such a sweeping the two sets of decisions, four points should be kept longer commands the same degree of support that it has announced two sets of important and far elimination of government committees and agencies. in mind. In the first place, it is clear that the Govern appeared to enjoy during the late 1960s. -
The Life and Times of the Remarkable Alf Pollard
1 FROM FARMBOY TO SUPERSTAR: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE REMARKABLE ALF POLLARD John S. Croucher B.A. (Hons) (Macq) MSc PhD (Minn) PhD (Macq) PhD (Hon) (DWU) FRSA FAustMS A dissertation submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy University of Technology, Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences August 2014 2 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINAL AUTHORSHIP I certify that the work in this thesis has not previously been submitted for a degree nor has it been submitted as part of requirements for a degree except as fully acknowledged within the text. I also certify that the thesis has been written by me. Any help that I have received in my research work and the preparation of the thesis itself has been acknowledged. In addition, I certify that all information sources and literature used are indicated in the thesis. Signature of Student: Date: 12 August 2014 3 INTRODUCTION Alf Pollard’s contribution to the business history of Australia is as yet unwritten—both as a biography of the man himself, but also his singular, albeit often quiet, achievements. He helped to shape the business world in which he operated and, in parallel, made outstanding contributions to Australian society. Cultural deprivation theory tells us that people who are working class have themselves to blame for the failure of their children in education1 and Alf was certainly from a low socio-economic, indeed extremely poor, family. He fitted such a child to the letter, although he later turned out to be an outstanding counter-example despite having no ‘built-in’ advantage as he not been socialised in a dominant wealthy culture. -
Economic Roundup
Economic Roundup Issue 4, 2008 © Commonwealth of Australia 2008 ISBN 978-0-642-74489-0 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Commonwealth. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to: Commonwealth Copyright Administration Attorney-General’s Department Robert Garran Offices National Circuit CANBERRA ACT 2600 Or posted at: http://www.ag.gov.au/cca The views expressed in the Economic Roundup are commentary only, and should not be considered as advice. You should not act in reliance upon the views expressed in the publication, but should seek independent professional advice in relation to these issues and any proposed actions. The Commonwealth and the authors disclaim responsibility for loss or damage suffered by any person relying, directly or indirectly, on this publication, including in relation to negligence or any other default. Internet A copy of this document appears on the Treasury website at: www.treasury.gov.au Purchasing copies Over the counter at: 16 Nyrang Street, Fyshwick ACT Canprint Telesales: Toll Free 1300 889 873 (Operator service available between 8 am and 5 pm AEST weekdays. Message facility available for after hours calls.) Canprint Mail Order Sales: PO Box 7456 Canberra MC ACT 2610 By email at: [email protected] Printed by Canprint Communications Pty Limited CONTENTS Towards a tax and transfer system of human scale 1 The smarter use of data 11 -
Leslie Bury — from Treasury to Treasurer
Leslie Bury — from Treasury to Treasurer John Hawkins1 Les Bury was a Treasury employee who rose to become Treasurer. Although one of the best qualified treasurers, with a serious interest in economics, he only had a short time in the job and was by most accounts well past his peak before he became treasurer. He was ahead of his time in advocating broader measures of wellbeing, taking steps towards replacing some income tax with indirect tax and supporting the compilation of forward estimates. Source: National Archives of Australia2 1 The author formerly worked in the Domestic Economy Division, the Australian Treasury. This article has benefited from information provided by Jonathan Holmes, Keeper of the Records at Queens’ College, Cambridge, and comments, information, reminiscences and suggestions provided by Mike Bury, Nick Bury, Selwyn Cornish, Ian Hancock, Alex Millmow and John Wanna. The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Australian Treasury. 2 Portrait of Leslie Bury, Minister for Labour and National Service in the Australian Federal Parliament, National Archives of Australia: A1200, L29420. 113 Leslie Bury: from Treasury to Treasurer Introduction Bury was a Treasury employee who rose to become Treasurer.3 He was also the first professional economist to hold the post. Indeed he has been called ‘among treasurers, the one best qualified as an economist’.4 But unfortunately this was not enough to guarantee success as by the time he held the post his health had deteriorated. Bury admired ‘the greatest economist of all time, Adam Smith.’5 He had a ‘close interest in economics’ since schooldays.6 But he once said of it, ‘…if one pursues the learned journals in this subject, both the abstractions of the arguments and the passion of the disputants recall to mind the theological controversies of long ago. -
House of Representatives By-Elections 1902-2002
INFORMATION, ANALYSIS AND ADVICE FOR THE PARLIAMENT INFORMATION AND RESEARCH SERVICES Current Issues Brief No. 15 2002–03 House of Representatives By-elections 1901–2002 DEPARTMENT OF THE PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY ISSN 1440-2009 Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2003 Except to the extent of the uses permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including information storage and retrieval systems, without the prior written consent of the Department of the Parliamentary Library, other than by Senators and Members of the Australian Parliament in the course of their official duties. This paper has been prepared for general distribution to Senators and Members of the Australian Parliament. While great care is taken to ensure that the paper is accurate and balanced, the paper is written using information publicly available at the time of production. The views expressed are those of the author and should not be attributed to the Information and Research Services (IRS). Advice on legislation or legal policy issues contained in this paper is provided for use in parliamentary debate and for related parliamentary purposes. This paper is not professional legal opinion. Readers are reminded that the paper is not an official parliamentary or Australian government document. IRS staff are available to discuss the paper's contents with Senators and Members and their staff but not with members of the public. Published by the Department of the Parliamentary Library, 2003 I NFORMATION AND R ESEARCH S ERVICES Current Issues Brief No. 15 2002–03 House of Representatives By-elections 1901–2002 Gerard Newman, Statistics Group Scott Bennett, Politics and Public Administration Group 3 March 2003 Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge the assistance of Murray Goot, Martin Lumb, Geoff Winter, Jan Pearson, Janet Wilson and Diane Hynes in producing this paper. -
Inside the Canberra Press Gallery: Life in the Wedding Cake of Old
INSIDE the CANBERRA PRESS GALLERY Life in the Wedding Cake of Old Parliament House INSIDE the CANBERRA PRESS GALLERY Life in the Wedding Cake of Old Parliament House Rob Chalmers Edited by Sam Vincent and John Wanna THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY E PRESS E PRESS Published by ANU E Press The Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia Email: [email protected] This title is also available online at: http://epress.anu.edu.au National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry Author: Chalmers, Rob, 1929-2011 Title: Inside the Canberra press gallery : life in the wedding cake of Old Parliament House / Rob Chalmers ; edited by Sam Vincent and John Wanna. ISBN: 9781921862366 (pbk.) 9781921862373 (ebook) Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Australia. Parliament--Reporters and Government and the press--Australia. Journalism--Political aspects-- Press and politics--Australia. Other Authors/Contributors: Vincent, Sam. Wanna, John. Dewey Number: 070.4493240994 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. Cover design and layout by ANU E Press Back cover image courtesy of Heide Smith Printed by Griffin Press This edition © 2011 ANU E Press Contents Acknowledgments . vii Foreword . ix Preface . xi 1 . Youth . 1 2 . A Journo in Sydney . 9 3 . Inside the Canberra Press Gallery . 17 4 . Menzies: The giant of Australian politics . 35 5 . Ming’s Men . 53 6 . Parliament Disgraced by its Members . 71 7 . Booze, Sex and God . -
DALKIN, ROBERT NIXON (BOB) (1914–1991), Air Force Officer
D DALKIN, ROBERT NIXON (BOB) (1960–61), staff officer operations, Home (1914–1991), air force officer and territory Command (1957–59), and officer commanding administrator, was born on 21 February 1914 the RAAF Base, Williamtown, New South at Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Wales (1963). He had graduated from the RAF younger son of English-born parents George Staff College (1950) and the Imperial Defence Nixon Dalkin, rent collector, and his wife College (1962). Simultaneously, he maintained Jennie, née Porter. The family migrated operational proficiency, flying Canberra to Australia in 1929. During the 1930s bombers and Sabre fighters. Robert served in the Militia, was briefly At his own request Dalkin retired with a member of the right-wing New Guard, the rank of honorary air commodore from the and became business manager (1936–40) for RAAF on 4 July 1968 to become administrator W. R. Carpenter [q.v.7] & Co. (Aviation), (1968–72) of Norfolk Island. His tenure New Guinea, where he gained a commercial coincided with a number of important issues, pilot’s licence. Described as ‘tall, lean, dark including changes in taxation, the expansion and impressive [with a] well-developed of tourism, and an examination of the special sense of humour, and a natural, easy charm’ position held by islanders. (NAA A12372), Dalkin enlisted in the Royal Dalkin overcame a modest school Australian Air Force (RAAF) on 8 January education to study at The Australian National 1940 and was commissioned on 4 May. After University (BA, 1965; MA, 1978). Following a period instructing he was posted to No. 2 retirement, he wrote Colonial Era Cemetery of Squadron, Laverton, Victoria, where he Norfolk Island (1974) and his (unpublished) captained Lockheed Hudson light bombers on memoirs.