. Joining this Reddit AMA is Bill Shorten, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra, former federal Labor leader and former Member for Maribyrnong. As at 2 February 2026, he has spent just over a year leading the university, having taken up the role on 20 January 2025. His move into higher education followed … Continue reading Community Forum: Bill Shorten, Vice-Chancellor of University of Canberra and Former Labor Leader
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New Australian government adopts policy of media silence
You can tell that something has shifted in Canberra. The hourly, daily thunder of the hung parliament and campaign and the whirl of the election result have been replaced with something more subdued, even mild-mannered. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has signalled a desire to take politics off the front pages. Parliament may not be back … Continue reading New Australian government adopts policy of media silence
Australia considers boot camp for young unemployed
Young job seekers would be forced into tough army-style boot camps to qualify for the dole, under an election policy being considered by the Rudd government. The Youth Start Boot Camp was tabled as a future election policy in a submission that has been leaked to Fairfax Media. It was put to the Labor government's … Continue reading Australia considers boot camp for young unemployed
Kevin Rudd tipped to resume as Australia’s Prime Minister
Labor is being swept with expectations that Julia Gillard will be replaced as Prime Minister before parliament rises for the election, with Kevin Rudd now seen as the party's only hope of averting electoral disaster. Shocked by polling and amazed at the former prime minister's reception in Geelong on Friday, some of Ms Gillard's staunchest … Continue reading Kevin Rudd tipped to resume as Australia’s Prime Minister
