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For Australia's foreign affairs, defence and trade, the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic are not primarily about health

Professor Joanne Wallis with Senator the Hon David Fawcett

Professor Joanne Wallis in conversation with Senator the Hon David Fawcett and Chair of the Joint on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade on the findings of the inquiry into the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for Australia’s foreign affairs, defence and trade on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

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Call for Expression of Interest: Next Generation Leaders US-Australia Alliance Regional workshop, Adelaide 1-3 June 2021

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Are you working in government or the private sector, or are you a postgraduate student or a graduate from The University of Adelaide and want to deepen your understanding of the U.S.–Australia alliance? We are seeking expression of interest from exceptional young leaders to be part of an U.S.– Australia Alliance Next Generation Leaders Workshop in Adelaide on 1-3 June 2021.

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Towards a Workable Legal Regime for Truth in Political Advertising

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This Stretton Institute webinar, co-hosted with the Electoral Regulation Research Network and the Melbourne School of Government, explored the growing challenge of dishonest advertising and disinformation at election time. A recording of the webinar is now available for viewing.

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Hugh Stretton Oration 2021: On Life's Lottery with Professor Glyn Davis AC

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On Thursday 18 February 2021, the Stretton Institute hosted the inaugural Hugh Stretton Oration On Life's Lottery featuring Professor Glyn Davis AC in the historic Elder Hall. 

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Australia is out of the top ten in global anti-corruption rankings — why?

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The latest global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) rankings places Australia at 11 out of 180 countries. The Conversation piece by Institute Director, Adam Graycar

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Regulating the Food Supply Chain through Blockchain

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Blockchain technology could help the international fight against food product fraud. Opinion piece by Jade Lindley and Adam Graycar.

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Professor Adam Graycar wins International Anti-Corruption Excellence award

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Director Professor Adam Graycar announced joint-recipient of the 2020 International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award for Academic Research and Education on World Anti-Corruption Day.

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Foreign Interference in Australian Elections

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This Stretton Institute webinar, co-hosted with the Electoral Regulation Research Network and the Melbourne School of Governmentexplored the threats posed to democratic legitimacy and functioning by attempted interference in domestic elections by foreign entitiesA recording of the webinar is now available for viewing.

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Report lays blueprint on fairer, more accountable government co-authored by Prof Adam Graycar

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Australia’s National Integrity System: The Blueprint for Action report, co-authored by the Institute's Director Professor Adam Graycar, which lays a blueprint for fairer, more accountable government launched today.

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New modelling predicts up to 1.75 million Aussies tipped into housing stress when COVID-19 support ends

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Research undertaken for AHURI by Professor Chris Leishman and colleagues from Curtin University the University of Adelaide which modelled a range economic and housing outcomes as a consequence of COVID-19 and the Australian Government's response featured in The Australian.

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