The last week in Australian politics, leading up to the delayed Federal Budget, has reinforced that times are precarious and dangerous for many in the country. As Julie Macken contends, the norms that we use to distinguish between the acceptable and the negligent are up to us to maintain, but that threshold can slip if we allow it. Have a look at Aged Care. We know what the cost of negligence has been this year, then why is the commission into it being touted as having no impact on the federal budget?

The last week in Australian politics, leading up to the delayed Federal Budget, has reinforced that times are precarious and dangerous for many in the country. As Julie Macken contends, the norms that we use to distinguish between the acceptable and the negligent are up to us to maintain, but that threshold can slip if we allow it. Have a look at Aged Care. We know what the cost of negligence has been this year, then why is the commission into it being touted as having no impact on the federal budget?

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Weekly Australian perspectives for a greater society

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Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Lola Forester is a Yuwibara Woman and Australian South Sea Islander, long term journalist and media personality, who hosts Black Chat on Koori Radio. 

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Lola Forester is a Yuwibara Woman and Australian South Sea Islander, long term journalist and media personality, who hosts Black Chat on Koori Radio.&nbsp;
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

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