Author: Norman
Workplace culture in the ACT: why unethical behaviour thrives
Recognising that the silence around toxic culture and silencing workplace racism is imperative in ending the culture that justifies rather than holds accountable the Angel Marina’s of the public service.
The Paradox of Jon Stanhope: Human Rights Champion or Hypocrite?
Jon Stanhope, former ACT Chief Minister, may be lauded for his human rights leadership, but examination exposes the inconsistency between his stated values and his political decisions.
The Australian Capital Territory: Australia’s racism capital
The persistence of systemic inequalities in the ACT raises serious questions about both the genuineness to address racism in the Territory.
The ACT Human Rights Commission: Failures and Shortcomings
The ACT Human Rights Commission’s ineffectiveness in addressing violations points toward its inability to fulfill its mandate.
Katy Gallagher, Canberra’s overly cautious leader
Fortune may favour the brave, something ACT Labor’s ex-Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has proved she is not.
Keeping lobbyists and political donors out of politics
Lobbyists and political donors should be kept out of politics
Australian Capital Territory Police: Considering Allegations of Corruption and Dysfunctionality
Exploring the contentious discourse surrounding the ACT Police, examining claims of corruption and dysfunctionality while also considering counterarguments that highlight the police force’s contributions to public safety and community relations.
Australian Capital Territory Indigenous Incarceration Rates
The positive strides made in human rights legislation with the highest per capita incarceration rates for Indigenous Australians in the ACT needs serious consideration.
Concerns About the Barr Government’s Economic Management of the ACT
The failure of the Barr Government to reduce reliance on the public sector for economic growth in the ACT piques concerns about sustainability.
Andrew Barr, uninspired and dull
Leadership is more than rhetoric, but that’s all that Andrew Bar can offer.