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Economic social policy

The Demise Of The Worker Priests (Autumn 95)

The worker-priest movement was a novel experiment by the Catholic Church in France. Peter Collins reflects on an important but short-lived initiative.

Selling Our Services And Souls (Autumn 95)

David de Carvalho provides an update on the Charities Inquiry.

Will The Republic Mean More Jobs? (Autumn 95)

Discussion about Australia becoming a republic, is more than a debate about flags and heads of State. Paul Smyth argues that it is an opportunity for social change.

Seeds Of All Our Tomorrows (Autumn 95)

James E. Hug introduces the World Summit for Social Development.

Australia’s New Role With Asia (Autumn 95)

Australia must change course approaching our northern neighbours, says Phil Glendenning.

Australian democracy - new beginnings (Summer 95)

The Government's current policy seems to be driven by economic rationalism. Paul Smyth and Merrin Thompson argue for a more participatory approach to government.

Industrial Relations: A Just Model (Autumn 96)

Pam Smith argues for the development of a model of industrial relations which promotes individual dignity and worker solidarity in order to achieve a more just society.

Social Policy 1996 Imperatives (Autumn 96)

Robert Fitzgerald argues for tackling Australia's social policy tasks cohesively, so that everyone's quality of life can be enhanced.

A Different Way of Doing Business (Autumn 96)

Sr Anne Manning describes a remarkable expanding Trading Circle - one that benefits all who come in contact with it.

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Social justice and welfare

Silence over mental health. (Spring 95)

The Burdekin Inquiry alerted middle Australia to a lack of mental health services. Maryann Keady reviews the national response so far.

Landmines Treaty under review. (Spring 95)

There is a chance that the nations of the world will ban landmines, wholly or partially, this year. Maryann Keady writes about these developments.

Loss of stories, Loss of Life. (Spring 95)

Alex McDonald looks at the cycle from youth homelessness to suicide.

Euthanasia in the Territory. (Spring 95)

Legislation on euthanasia was recently passed in the Northern Territory and is proposed in other states. Bill Uren SJ reviews some developments in the euthanasia debate.

Asia brief: Jesuit Social Centres. (Spring 95)

In April and May, Peter Hosking SJ visited Jesuit Social Centres in India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

Landmines: compromise is no solution! (Summer 95)

Ian O'Reilly reports on the United Nations' review of the international laws governing the use of landmines.

To sweeten poisoned wells (Summer 95)

Adrian Lyons SJ reflects on the notion of faith and its role in the promotion of social justice.

Preventing burnout (Summer 95)

Peter Hosking SJ reflects on the pattern of tiredness that many social activists experience.

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Migrants and refugees

Sending A Message? (Autumn 95)

Kerry Murphy argues that recent Australian responses to boat people from China suggest panic.

The CPA: The End Game (Autumn 95)

Roque Raymundo outlines the last days of the Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Refugees and the JRS. (Spring 95)

Australian Jesuit Fr Mark Raper heads the international Jesuit Refugee Service. Mark explains how his involvement with JRS developed.

Moments of Christmas in a refugee camp (Summer 95)

Poem by Sr Nicole Rotaru.

Asylum Seekers: Lessons to Learn (Autumn 96)

Annette Field finds that asylum seekers encounter, at first hand, issues facing mainstream Australia. So do those who assist them.

Immigration: Complex Issues (Autumn 96)

Immigration has served Australia well. Its current role deserves serious assessment within a world context, says Kerry Murphy.

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Indigenous issues

Reconciliation For All Australians (Autumn 95)

Azalia Canuto Ah Mat reflects on the first three-year term of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.

Aboriginal Rights on the Ground (Autumn 96)

Fr Frank Brennan SJ gives a timely reminder about secure gains for all Australians made through the Mabo and the Natiove Title Act.

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East Timor

East Timor -The springs of justice. (Spring 95)

For many the struggle of the East Timorese simply will not go away. Mauro di Nocola outlines some reasons why.

East Timor twenty years later (Summer 95)

Indonesia invaded East Timor twenty years ago. Louise Crowe looks at efforts to bring about peace.

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Women

The courage of women. (Spring 95)

The Royal Commission into corruption in the NSW police force focussed on activities in Kings Cross. Sister Noelene reflects on another reality at the cross.

Will we join the dance? (Summer 95)

Chris Burke reflects on the recent international NGO Women's Forum.

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Miscellaneous

The International Year For Tolerance (Autumn 95)

In a quick survey of several areas, John Cauchi argues that tolerance itself should not be too easily accepted.

Mission: then and now (Summer 95)

Andy Hamilton SJ looks at how mission life and work has changed.

Rwanda: healing the wounds (Summer 95)

In the wake of the genocide of Rwanda's civil war, reconciliation is essential for rebuilding the lives of the people and of the country. Ed Brady SJ, who was recently in Rwanda, looks at this process of healing.

Changes and Partnership (Autumn 96)

Peter Norden SJ reflects on recent changes at Uniya, and directions for future partnerships.

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