Tom O'Connor
Tom O’Connor has been the CEO of the Oaktree Foundation since July 2009. Oaktree is an international aid and development organisation, run entirely by young people under 26. Oaktree funds sustainable education projects in three countries in the Asia-Pacific region; has been a lead organiser behind the Make Poverty History campaign in Australia; and provides over 2000 young Australians every year with skills training and opportunities to make a practical difference to the issue of extreme poverty.
He has also co-authored The Future by Us, an anthology of essays presenting ideas for Australia’s future beyond 2020.
Tom is currently completing a degree in Arts (majoring in Politics) and Law at The University of Melbourne.
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We’re all at sea without a strong regional vision
Last week’s default to onshore asylum seeker processing is not a story of government incompetence. It isn’t even a story…... Read more
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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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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
