Publications

Who gets invited to the G20 Summit, and why Susan Harris Rimmer explains the G20 in an ‘Explainer’ in The Conversation (3.11.14). Starting: ‘The G20 is

The Guardian (2.11.14) reports that in its annual report the ABC board has accused the Abbott goverment of breaking election promises by cutting the broadcaster’s budget. ‘”The

Abbott ‘lack of courage’ to confront scientific evidence ‘A leading international climate change economist has urged Tony Abbott not to “wish away” the evidence for climate

Paul Bongiorno writes ‘Being voted into government often means saying and doing the opposite of what you said and did in opposition. No wonder voters are

What are businesses insured for? ‘When the G20/G8 summits moved on from Toronto in 2010, they left an US$11 million bill in business compensation claims.’ In

‘Where the bloody hell are ya?’ The Lord Mayor of Brisbane is urging all residents to stay put for the G20 summit to prevent the city

‘Brisbane businesses set for a financial hit due to the Friday G20 public holiday should look at the bigger picture and the long-term benefits, organisers say.’

This section brings together articles relating to the G20 summit held in Brisbane in November 2014. However, gradually those that remain relevant will be recategorised.

Jack Waterford, editor-at-large, The Canberra Times, ‘Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Clive Palmer play politics by different rules’ (Brisbane Times, 3.10.14) Joh Bjelke-Petersen and Clive Palmer »

‘Tim Costello, chief executive of World Vision Australia and chair of the C20 in 2014, said he could not understand the decision to reduce the access

In The Conversation (10.10.14) Professor Pat Weller discusses his biography of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Pat Weller discusses his biography of Kevin Rudd »

The Guardian report (9.10.14) on the decision by Carl Judge to leave the Palmer United Party and stand as an Independent member of the Queensland Parliament.