32 - November 2008: No slowdown at the Institute for summer
Issue 32 Index
It's Time™ is the online e-magazine of the Whitlam Institute.
Message from the Director
In this summer edition of It's Time you can see that in the past few months we have gone a long way towards completing the ambitious program we set for ourselves in 2008
Young people "outsiders" in Australian politics
Young people demonstrate a broad understanding about how the political system works in a democratic society in Australia. They consider that the existing political structures and system do not encourage or value their participation nor offer them sufficient opportunity to contribute to decision making.
NGOs and Government contracts: promoting and protecting principles
As governments increasingly enter into contractual relationships with community sector organisations for the provision of services there are questions being asked about the nature of these relationships and the principles that underlie them. Do the contracts reflect: the responsibility and obligations of government; the partnership aspects of the relationship; and, the unique role of the community sector as a service provider?
New original cartoons added to our e-collection
The UWS Library has recently purchased ten rare Norm Mitchell original drawings for the Whitlam e-collection.
Gough Whitlam's legacy lives on
A Melbourne family expresses their personal thanks for a Whitlam Government decision that has brought an enduring benefit to them and the community
It's time for a special gift this year to support the Institute
Looking for that unique Christmas gift? Then choose from the Whitlam Institute's It's Time gift range.
Latest update from the Institute Board and staff changes
The Board of the Whitlam Institute met in Sydney on Friday 21 November. It was an important meeting confirming our 2009 Strategic Plan and 2009 Budgets amongst a number of important decisions.
Position vacant at the Institute
The Whitlam Institute is looking for a skilled and motivated Communicator to join our small team at an exciting time in the development of the Institute and its program.
