Edited by the Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology

Rebels with a Cause: Independents in Australian Politics

13 April 2009Drawing on new research from regional Australia, Brian Costar and Jennifer Curtin look at why independents are gaining support, how they relate to the major parties, and how they exercise power in state and federal parliaments. They trace the history of independent MPs since federation and profile the highly successful independent member for Calare, Peter Andren. 96 pages

Part of the Institute for Social Research Briefing series http://www.sisr.net/briefings.htm

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19 August 2010

Inside Story is keen to look at the advice sent by each of the parties to candidates during the current election campaign. We are looking for daily 'talking points', 'cheat sheets', media releases, and so on. Having reviewed the literature sent by candidates to voters in some of the ultra-marginal during the campaign, Inside Story wants to conduct a similar analysis, after the election, of the various forms of communications sent from campaign headquarters to candidates not just in marginal seats but in seats of every kind.

18 June 2010

The Smart Services CRC is investigating Australians' use of wireless connectivity via mobile phones, laptops and other devices.

04 May 2010

Postgraduate DBA student is currently undertaking a research project titled: How does Privatisation shape the Australian Economy? A reflection on the social, environmental and economic impacts 
over the period 1980 to 2020