Archie Law
Archie Law is Chief Executive of ActionAid Australia. He has extensive experience working in development both with the UN in New York and in conflict affected areas, particularly in Africa. He spent many years in Cambodia heading up a mine removal organisation after an illustrious career as the drummer for the band Huxton Creepers.
Articles by Archie Law
India’s got a big problem, but it’s not the only one
Yesterday brought sobering news that six men had been arrested on Sunday over the rape of a woman on a…... Read more
Donor fatigue is more lethal than the harshest famine
Millions of human lives are at risk. Again. Another famine looms in Africa, this time in the continent’s West. Countries…... Read more
What happened to the Govt’s promise to help the poor?
The Australian aid sector’s fury at the aid budget cuts announced on Tuesday has been focused on the dollar figure…... Read more
Let’s be smarter about the way we deliver aid
Tony Abbott’s suggestion of cutting aid to Indonesia to fund Queensland flood reconstruction was met with immediate fury from aid…... Read more
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Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
