While and pandemic has seen large swathes of society suspend their usual comforts and conveniences to do their part in a cooperative response to a public health crisis, the big-end of town is pushing for business to resume with international travel. Some columnists have purported this could be done 'safely' - but as Julie Macken unpacks, there is little substance to this claim. It's again a code for certain freedoms to be given to certain people, and the Morrison Government has a chance to hold out on the demands.

While and pandemic has seen large swathes of society suspend their usual comforts and conveniences to do their part in a cooperative response to a public health crisis, the big-end of town is pushing for business to resume with international travel. Some columnists have purported this could be done 'safely' - but as Julie Macken unpacks, there is little substance to this claim. It's again a code for certain freedoms to be given to certain people, and the Morrison Government has a chance to hold out on the demands.

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

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast

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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