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Could the republican movement in New Zealand be a sign of growing discontent with the British monarchy and maturity as a nation, or is it just a passing phase? Fale Andrew Lesa, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, New Zealand, reports. There are exactly fifty-four Commonwealth states today, and within this figure there are sixteen …
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Could the republican movement in New Zealand be a sign of growing discontent with the British monarchy and maturity as a nation, or is it just a passing phase? Fale Andrew Lesa, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, New Zealand, reports. There are exactly fifty-four Commonwealth states today, and within this figure there are sixteen …
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An increase in female teen violence has sent shock waves through Australian society. Perhaps we need to provide more education to young people about drinking or re-evaluate our expectations of young Australian women, writes Sarah Kilcoyne, a 28-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Brisbane, Queensland. A new social phenomenon is the subject of public concern in Australia. No …
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A landmark ruling last month by Australia’s recently established workplace tribunal could pave the way for more equal pay for women and men, writes Sean O’Rourke, a 26-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne. On 16 May, the full bench of the Fair Work Australia tribunal, an independent body established in July 2009, handed down an historic …
“Cost cutting can disenfranchise a marginalised workforce” Read More »
A landmark ruling last month by Australia’s recently established workplace tribunal could pave the way for more equal pay for women and men, writes Sean O’Rourke, a 26-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne. On 16 May, the full bench of the Fair Work Australia tribunal, an independent body established in July 2009, handed down an historic …
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Recent tragic deaths in Australia caused by so-called ‘cyber bullying’ underline the importance of legislation to deal with malicious behaviour aided by new technology, writes 19-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent Sharlene Sturk from the state of Victoria. Bullying is a substantial concern not only for Australia but also for many other nations around the world. The extent …
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Recent tragic deaths in Australia caused by so-called ‘cyber bullying’ underline the importance of legislation to deal with malicious behaviour aided by new technology, writes 19-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent Sharlene Sturk from the state of Victoria. Bullying is a substantial concern not only for Australia but also for many other nations around the world. The extent …
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The Harry Potter books have intrigued and thrilled millions of adults and children alike. With the imminent release of the final movie adaption the end of an era approaches, writes 19-year-old Alisha Lewis, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. Growing up, many children have imaginary friends. I had Harry. I was almost nine when I …
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Thousands of young people in Australia share care home accommodation with the elderly. With incredibly different and complex needs, it is unsurprising that many experience depression, reports Sarah Kilcoyne, a 28-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Brisbane, Queensland. It is almost incomprehensible – being 20-years-old and living in a nursing home, surrounded by the elderly and infirm. Sadly this is a …
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Thousands of young people in Australia share care home accommodation with the elderly. With incredibly different and complex needs, it is unsurprising that many experience depression, reports Sarah Kilcoyne, a 28-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Brisbane, Queensland. It is almost incomprehensible – being 20-years-old and living in a nursing home, surrounded by the elderly and infirm. Sadly this is a …
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