Jim Chalmers
Jim Chalmers is the Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre, after a long stint as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer. Prior to that he was a senior adviser to state and federal Labor leaders, National Research Manager for the Australian Labor Party and Secretary of its National Policy Committee. He has a PhD in political science and international relations from the Australian National University, and an honours degree in public policy from Griffith University. He hails from Logan City, to the south of Brisbane.
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Today it is about the State of the Jobs Market
Ever since George Washington delivered the first State of the Union in January 1790 its form and purpose have evolved.…... Read more
Here’s hoping that policies will get a fair airing
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has done the right and brave thing in telling the country when the election will be. …... 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
