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Why I Created Social Justice Australia
I entered the workforce in 1957, when governments invested in public housing, apprenticeships, education and secure employment. Over the following decades, I watched many of those opportunities disappear.
My later work as a counsellor taught me that problems blamed on individuals are often caused by government policies and economic systems.
I created Social Justice Australia to explain how these systems work and explore practical ways to build a fairer, more democratic nation.
Discover how my life experiences shaped Social Justice Australia and the ideas behind this website.
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What is Social Justice Australia?
Social Justice Australia is an independent public-interest website examining social justice, Australian democracy, public policy and monetary sovereignty. It publishes research-backed articles and resources that explain complex issues in accessible language, examine how government policies affect Australians, and encourage informed discussion about inequality, public services and democratic reform.
Why is Australia's dollar Sovereignty important for social justice and national wellbeing?
Australia has a high degree of monetary sovereignty because the Commonwealth issues the Australian dollar, allows it to float on foreign-exchange markets and issues government debt primarily in its own currency.
This gives the Commonwealth greater financial capacity than households, businesses or Australian state governments, but it does not mean government spending is unlimited. The important constraints include inflation and the availability of workers, skills, materials, technology and productive capacity.
Understanding monetary sovereignty helps Australians distinguish between financial constraints and the real economic resources available to achieve public purposes such as healthcare, housing, education and infrastructure.
What are the major social justice issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia?
Key social justice issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples include the continuing effects of colonisation and historical dispossession, unequal outcomes in areas such as health, education, employment and housing, protection of culture and heritage, and opportunities to participate in decisions that affect their communities.
Social justice in this context involves recognising Indigenous Australians’ rights, addressing persistent disadvantage and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have meaningful opportunities to participate in decisions affecting their lives and communities.
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