The cost of cutting 'at-all-costs' - 8 May 2013 As the Federal Budget looms a critical element is being lost in the debate over what we are getting back from the money we spend on behalf of taxpayers, writes CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood.
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Back to the Future with Big Society cuts - 15 March 2013 The 80's revival has gone too far. Big hair and shoulder pads are bad enough, but now hurtful 'economic rationalist' policies are being reheated by Australian conservatives, writes Nadine Flood.
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Public services matter, now more than ever - 6 February 2013 Public sector workers have again done an amazing job helping communities hit by floods and fires. Yet conservative commentators and Coalition politicians are calling for more cuts. "What gives?" asks Nadine Flood.
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Making positive changes, every day - 4 December 2012 It is natural at this time of the year to reflect on the past 12 months and take stock. For CPSU members 2012 was a busy, challenging and rewarding time.
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It's our future: Let's shape it - 12 September 2012 CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood's opening speech to the National Leaders Conference in Sydney on 28 August, 2012.
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Why conservatives prefer Blond - 16 August 2012 Britain may be able to teach us about winning gold medals, but Australia shouldn't be taking lessons on how to run our government, writes CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood
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