Categories for Issues

This category is for sites about current national issues and topics of public debate in Australia.

Websites on Issues

  • HIH Royal Commission -Official investigation into the collapse of the insurance company. Includes submissions and testimony, transcripts and findings.
  • Taxpayers Australia -Aims to educate taxpayers via the media, educational publications and seminars on issues relating to tax and superannuation.
  • Anthem Australia -Proposes changes to the national anthem. Includes a new version and background to the changes.
  • Australian Council for Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) -News and views on the separation of Church and State education. Opposition to State aid for church schools.
  • An Australian Review of Public Affairs -Aims to reflect upon and evaluate the design and redesign of Australia's public policies and institutions.
  • Indian Mynar Eradication Program -A call to help eradicate an imported bird that is taking over nesting places of Australian native birds by throwing their eggs or young to the ground.
  • Towards an Australian College of Arms -An essay on whether or how to establish an Australian heraldic authority.
  • Rebeccas Community -A homelessness support community. Includes pictures and life stories of homeless people.
  • PoliceSpeedCameras.info -Presents opinions, news items, and photographs concerning the use of speed cameras, and offers a list of locations in Australia.
  • Do Not Call Register -Federal anti-telemarketer register set up under the Do Not Call Register Act 2006. Register a telephone number, make a complaint and find details of the Act.
  • Peak Oil Australia -Contains news and presentations on energy shortage issues.
  • Gopetition Australia -Free online petition hosting for Australian petitions. Create, browse, and sign petitions.
  • Nowwearetalking -Provided by Telstra to inform and spark debate about the future of telecommunications in Australia. Includes a forum for discussion of related issues.