On 18 November 2011, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced the establishment of an independent panel of eminent community leaders to conduct an inquiry into Australian Government services to ensure they are responsive to the needs of Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Commentary
Damned lies and economic modelling
06 February 2012Ross Gittins of the National Times main aim this year is to prevent lobbyists from creating dodgy economic models.
Australia lags world's best practice in alcohol consumption
05 February 2012New figures throw fresh light on how much Australians really do drink, writes Tom Conley at Big P Political Economy
A wealthy amateur who wants respect
02 February 2012Gina Rinehart has the money but struggles to wield national influence. That may change, now she has a bigger stake in Fairfax, writes Ben Eltham of the New Matilda.