''Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one. ''
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1773
Latest Papers
The working papers collection comprises historical papers as well as current ideas and works in progress on some of the major issues and topics of our times.
Garma Conversations
A Guide for First Time Visitors to NE Arnhem Land
“…there are moments of illumination when the mind expands under the force of new horizons … men such as Djawa and Narritjin could expose little cracks of their own mountain ranges … that made areas of understanding possible.” Edgar Wells, Letter to Ed Ruhe, 1983.
Lew Griffiths was one of the great contributors to the contemporary era of Indigenous politics when so much has been achieved.
If Kevin Rudd wants to have an edge over Tony Abbott then he must create a paradigm shift in Australian politics. Above all he must show he is above the sniping of Labor insiders and open up Labor to greater democracy and a wider gene pool.
The real issues behind the saga of Eddie Obeid and Ian Mac Donald.
Eulogy, Broulee Memorial Gardens, 14/2/2013
