Scott Prasser
Scott Prasser is Professor of Public Policy at the Australian Catholic University and Executive Director of the new Public Policy Institute based in Canberra. Scott has worked previously in senior policy and research roles in federal and state governments and in several universities in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
Articles by Scott Prasser
The Gonski Review hasn’t gone-ski far enough-ski
We are all now awaiting the Gillard Government’s response to the Gonski Review of School Funding that was commissioned by…... Read more
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RT @dogboner: every known thing had been sufficiently mocked and ironically retweeted. we placed our phones in the dirt and walked into the…
Maintained a happy demeanour even while talking to what feels like every press sec in the country for @newscomauHQ. It's a lie, press secs.
Onion brilliance, "getting that perfect souffle in a world of uncertainty and pain" http://t.co/gBlAyRe22H
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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?
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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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]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
