About the author Journalist David Donaldson is a former journalist at The Mandarin. Follow David Donaldson
Premium Insights and analysis Be kind, be stubborn: how leaders adapted through the pandemic March 17, 2021 By David Donaldson Community & Social There was no rulebook for responding to COVID, so organisations have had to adjust as they go along. A group of female leaders reflect on
Premium Insights and analysis How public servants can contribute to Aboriginal self-determination March 16, 2021 By David Donaldson Community & Social Working out which powers can be relinquished is the first step agencies can make towards Aboriginal self-determination, says Rueben Berg. There has been a big
Premium Insights and analysis Flexible work: your organisation is probably more flexible than it thinks March 15, 2021 By David Donaldson Thought Leadership Even the flexible work advocates at VEOHRC worried about providing frontline services remotely during lockdown — and were surprised at how well it worked. We
Homelessness: better prevention and more housing are key, says inquiry March 8, 2021 By David Donaldson Community & Social Homelessness is a “solvable problem”, says the inquiry chair, “we know what needs to be done, we just need the will to carry it out”.
Premium Insights and analysis Property prices: Australia does not have enough housing, and we’re all paying for it March 5, 2021 By David Donaldson Australian Capital Territory Restrictive planning rules add hundreds of thousands of dollars to the average price of a property. This is driving high prices, long commutes and poverty.
