The difference between a derelict and a man is a job. (circa 1933, still current)
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.
Broadcast: 20/01/2005, Time for young blood: Botsman, Reporter: Matt Peacock, Interviewer Maxine McKew, 7.30 Report
This 31,000 word, 60 page report, published as a pdf document, was written in 2003 for a Federal Government department.
Extract: Age of Abstraction: Perils and Possibilities of our Time, work in progress
The effect of the western world's response to terrorism.
Discussion of the imperative to increase Indigenous employment. (5,024 words)
A conversation with Kevin Rudd recorded 9 February, 2006 at Parliament House in Canberra
A version of this article on Simon Crean's pre-selection battle in Victoria was published as "Friction from the Factions", Courier Mail, 08/03/2006
A call for reconciliation with Australia's Aboriginal nations.
A commentary on the resignation of Bob Carr read by author Peter Botsman
