Nick Champion
Nick was elected to the federal seat of Wakefield in 2007. He is a former president of the ALP (SA) and holds a BA and GradDip in Communications. Before entering Parliament he was an occupational health and safety officer, training officer and organiser for the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association. He also worked as a sport and recreation policy advisor to State Labor Minister Michael Wright.
Articles by Nick Champion
Marriages of convenience make rancid politics
In 1965 the smash hit Broadway musical The Odd Couple debuted to rave reviews. The musical chronicled the lives of…... Read more
Abbott isn’t boxing clever
In his life before politics Tony Abbott was something of an amateur boxer. So it’s fitting that as opposition leader…... Read more
Abbott’s Direct Action plan a direct con job
Any proposed tax will initially concern people. Markets and the prospect of competition often scare people. Sacrifice is always attractive…... Read more
Twin revolutions to help troubled suburbs
Hidden away in most capital cities around Australia there are troubled suburbs which suffer the afflictions of social and economic…... Read more
Workchoices architect needs some real life experience
When I read Jamie Briggs’ most recent contribution to The Punch on industrial relations I wasn’t in the least bit…... Read more
Climate changes sceptics a threat to national security
Climate scepticism is all the rage these days and it’s become very fashionable to doubt the scientists and suspect global…... Read more
Labor should finish job Keating started on super
In 1992 Paul Keating’s leadership motivated me to join the Labor Party. Keating provided the labour movement with the leadership,…... Read more
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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”
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
