Notes on Same-Sex Marriage and the “Plebiscite” (Survey Vote)
September 14, 2017
This post offers answers to questions about the same-sex marriage plebiscite.
Changing World
Constant change is one of the unalterable, unavoidable facts of life. What does the future hold? Can we see where the road ahead is leading? How can we get ready for what is coming, and can what we do or say make a difference?
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More on the Marriage ‘Plebiscite’
August 23, 2017
In a previous post I offered some thoughts on the plebiscite to change the definition of marriage in Australia’s Marriage Act. Here are some more reflections in the light of responses received to that post. Anyone who speaks up in favour of retaining the current
The Postal Vote and Marriage
August 12, 2017
It seems Australia is making its way to a postal vote on whether we should change our marriage laws to remove reference to gender, i.e. to make same-sex marriage lawful. Whatever the outcome of the postal vote, the parliament will still have to decide, and
Paris attacks: Islamic State sees its attacks as sacred strategy
November 27, 2015
This was published in the Australian Inquirer. It is a more general version of a longer article posted previously on Lapido Media. As the expressions of shock and solidarity subside after the Paris killings, the challenge to understand will remain. Much commentary of the past
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August 24, 2021
Conversation with Mark Durie: Understanding Afghanistan, Jihad and Islam
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