Alan Tudge

Alan Tudge

Alan was elected as the federal Liberal member for the Victorian seat of Aston in 2010. He also serves on the House of Representatives Standing Committee for Education and Employment.

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Believe it or not, economists have been wrong before

Believe it or not, economists have been wrong before

09 Jul 11 In this country we are blessed with some outstanding economists.  But can they be collectively wrong?  The Gillard Government thinks…... Read more

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Five sparky ideas from a revolutionary talkfest

Five sparky ideas from a revolutionary talkfest

If the weekend of provocative public talks TEDxSydney accepted your application to be part of their 800-strong…

Are you and your vitamins meant to be friends forever?

Are you and your vitamins meant to be friends forever?

If you are anything like me, the ever-growing vitamin and mineral section of the pharmacy or supermarket…

Punch on: Open thread 28/05/2012

Punch on: Open thread 28/05/2012

There were two skydiving incidents reported over the weekend. VIDEO: Granny’s shocking skydive…

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From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

Michael S says:

"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]

From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone

Change Up! says:

I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]

Gentle jabs to the ribs

They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more

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