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Law and political entitlements: a capabilities approach

This paper develops a "capabilities approach" in asking what people are actually able to do and to be and compares this with the constitutional laws of the USA in particular

Settling and striving: two contrasting social ideals

This paper discusses the contrasting ideals of perpetually bettering oneself and society versus being satisfied with one's lot

Filial responsibilities and expectations: A cross-cultural perspective, comparing Anglo- and Chinese-Australians

This paper examines similarities and differences between Chinese-Australians and Anglo-Australians with respect to various aspects of filial responsibilities towards older adults and filial expectations they have of younger adults

Ageism: designed and planned for older Australians?

This study draws attention to ageist stereotypes and assumptions of older people held by professionals involved in the policy, design and planning of the built environment, in particular residential complexes

Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol

These NHMRC guidelines aim to establish the evidence base for future policies and community materials on reducing the health risks that arise from drinking alcohol

The Centrelink experiment: innovation in service delivery

Centrelink was established in 1997 as part of the Howard government's bold experiment in re-framing social policy and re-shaping service delivery

The Centrelink experiment: innovation in service delivery

Centrelink was established in 1997 as part of the Howard government's bold experiment in re-framing social policy and re-shaping service delivery

The labour market, skills demand and skills formation

This paper contextualises the proceedings of a recent seminar convened by the by the Academy and Skills Australia within a broader public policy framework and records the outcomes of the event and the significance for policy

The gender balance; or, whatever happened to feminism?

This edition of the Academy's journal, Dialogue, features articles on feminism by Marian Sawer, Ann Genovese, Susan Magarey, Margaret Henderson, Deborah Brennan and Beverley Kingston

The gender balance; or, whatever happened to feminism?

This edition of the Academy's journal, Dialogue, features articles on feminism by Marian Sawer, Ann Genovese, Susan Magarey, Margaret Henderson, Deborah Brennan and Beverley Kingston

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