Eliza Cussen

Eliza Cussen

In her first two years out of uni, Eliza has worked as a publicist and campaigner across social justice, environment and health.  Her work aims to make Australia a more democratic and progressive place.

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It started with a kiss: Gay protests in your Facebook

It started with a kiss: Gay protests in your Facebook

19 Apr 11 This week, Facebook pages have been brimming over with pictures of same-sex couples kissing. The pictures are a protest against…... Read more

Top 10 internet filter lies

Top 10 internet filter lies

25 Mar 10 Just in case Punch readers believe what people tell them, here are some of the things that have been said…... Read more

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The Punch is moving house

The Punch is moving house

Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…

Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?

Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?

I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…

Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”

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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choice ringside rantings

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]

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Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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