The problems in the Australian housing sector, which has become the mainstay of the economy, are ... more The problems in the Australian housing sector, which has become the mainstay of the economy, are discussed. It is suggested that the government should make efforts to foster a diversified, balanced economy and thus check the dangerous growth of the housing market, private loans and consumerist culture.
Climate change poses a major threat to heritage of all kinds. Yet much of the work so far on clim... more Climate change poses a major threat to heritage of all kinds. Yet much of the work so far on climate change and heritage replicates aspects of the global heritage system, tending to emphasise a European perspective and focusing on the preservation of tangible heritage. We call for a broader understanding of climate change, particularly as it affects heritage in the developing world, especially that of indigenous peoples and small Island states. This is also a call for political engagement by heritage practitioners. We argue that in the struggle against climate change heritage practitioners can make a worthwhile contribution by arguing for a de-commodified form of heritage practice emphasizing the involvement of local communities and recognition of their cultural resources; that resists being coopted into economic growth strategies unless they supplant other forms of unsustainable development; that focuses on heritage as an alternative way of viewing resources and their use.
The realm of social interaction is undergoing profound changes and older forms of belonging are w... more The realm of social interaction is undergoing profound changes and older forms of belonging are weakening, while other negative forms are strengthening. The absence of belonging is a significant reason for the rise of the evangelical churches, which provide a sense of shared community.
The Victorian University Council (and TAFE Board) legislation is now in effect. It requires that ... more The Victorian University Council (and TAFE Board) legislation is now in effect. It requires that by 1 July 2016 each University Council have at least one elected staff member and at least one elected student.
Late in 2012, the Victorian Coalition Government introduced legislation to strip universities of ... more Late in 2012, the Victorian Coalition Government introduced legislation to strip universities of their elected staff and student representatives on University Councils. The changes came into effect on January 1 this year, and have been implemented. Victorian universities now have no elected staff or student voices on their peak governing bodies.
The budget cuts to TAFE by the Victorian Coalition Government of Ted Baillieu represent the large... more The budget cuts to TAFE by the Victorian Coalition Government of Ted Baillieu represent the largest funding cut in the history of the sector, $300 million over the next three years. Combined with the policy of putting public TAFEs on an equal footing with private providers, TAFE is effectively being privatised.
The problems in the Australian housing sector, which has become the mainstay of the economy, are ... more The problems in the Australian housing sector, which has become the mainstay of the economy, are discussed. It is suggested that the government should make efforts to foster a diversified, balanced economy and thus check the dangerous growth of the housing market, private loans and consumerist culture.
Climate change poses a major threat to heritage of all kinds. Yet much of the work so far on clim... more Climate change poses a major threat to heritage of all kinds. Yet much of the work so far on climate change and heritage replicates aspects of the global heritage system, tending to emphasise a European perspective and focusing on the preservation of tangible heritage. We call for a broader understanding of climate change, particularly as it affects heritage in the developing world, especially that of indigenous peoples and small Island states. This is also a call for political engagement by heritage practitioners. We argue that in the struggle against climate change heritage practitioners can make a worthwhile contribution by arguing for a de-commodified form of heritage practice emphasizing the involvement of local communities and recognition of their cultural resources; that resists being coopted into economic growth strategies unless they supplant other forms of unsustainable development; that focuses on heritage as an alternative way of viewing resources and their use.
The realm of social interaction is undergoing profound changes and older forms of belonging are w... more The realm of social interaction is undergoing profound changes and older forms of belonging are weakening, while other negative forms are strengthening. The absence of belonging is a significant reason for the rise of the evangelical churches, which provide a sense of shared community.
The Victorian University Council (and TAFE Board) legislation is now in effect. It requires that ... more The Victorian University Council (and TAFE Board) legislation is now in effect. It requires that by 1 July 2016 each University Council have at least one elected staff member and at least one elected student.
Late in 2012, the Victorian Coalition Government introduced legislation to strip universities of ... more Late in 2012, the Victorian Coalition Government introduced legislation to strip universities of their elected staff and student representatives on University Councils. The changes came into effect on January 1 this year, and have been implemented. Victorian universities now have no elected staff or student voices on their peak governing bodies.
The budget cuts to TAFE by the Victorian Coalition Government of Ted Baillieu represent the large... more The budget cuts to TAFE by the Victorian Coalition Government of Ted Baillieu represent the largest funding cut in the history of the sector, $300 million over the next three years. Combined with the policy of putting public TAFEs on an equal footing with private providers, TAFE is effectively being privatised.
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