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August 2, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Walters, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, The University of Queensland The battle for domination of the physical and digital public realms has been crucial to the fortunes of the Hong Kong protesters. Their overwhelming numbers in the tense stand-off with the might of the People’s Republic of ... <a title="How Hong Kong protesters have been winning the battle for public space" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/02/how-hong-kong-protesters-have-been-winning-the-battle-for-public-space-121251/" aria-label="Read more about How Hong Kong protesters have been winning the battle for public space">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW Over the past two days the 20 leading contenders for the role of the US Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential candidate have faced off in two debates. The exchanges between them – sometimes sharp – revealed a stark divide on economic matters. ... <a title="Vital Signs: the battle for the soul of the US Democrats that’s taking place before our eyes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/02/vital-signs-the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-us-democrats-thats-taking-place-before-our-eyes-121298/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: the battle for the soul of the US Democrats that’s taking place before our eyes">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2019
By RNZ Pacific A report has detailed shocking levels of physical violence and neglect towards millions of Pacific Islands children, sparking calls for better-targeted aid programmes from countries like New Zealand and Australia The report team, from combined aid agencies, investigated child-rearing practices in seven Pacific countries, as well as Timor-Leste. The report found as ... <a title="Up to four million children abused across Pacific, report finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/02/up-to-four-million-children-abused-across-pacific-report-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Up to four million children abused across Pacific, report finds">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nonie May, Researcher, School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne Review: The Australian Dream, Melbourne International Film Festival The Australian Dream is an affectionate portrait of a man, his sport, and his country. The documentary, which has premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival, examines the ... <a title="The Australian Dream is must-see for lovers of football and this country" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/02/the-australian-dream-is-must-see-for-lovers-of-football-and-this-country-121119/" aria-label="Read more about The Australian Dream is must-see for lovers of football and this country">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Graeme Orr, Professor of Law, The University of Queensland High Court challenge to Liberal victories in Kooyong, Chisholm So read the headlines on Wednesday. But what is the law behind these election petitions? My new book, The Law of Politics, offers a detailed examination of the laws ... <a title="High Court challenge in Kooyong and Chisholm unlikely to win, but may still land a blow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/high-court-challenge-in-kooyong-and-chisholm-unlikely-to-win-but-may-still-land-a-blow-121300/" aria-label="Read more about High Court challenge in Kooyong and Chisholm unlikely to win, but may still land a blow">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Dempster, Director, Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research; Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, UNSW Now all the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing have died down it’s worth considering where we are with future lunar missions half a century on. Australia ... <a title="Australia can pick up its game and land a Moon mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/australia-can-pick-up-its-game-and-land-a-moon-mission-121109/" aria-label="Read more about Australia can pick up its game and land a Moon mission">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, La Trobe University The term herd immunity comes from the observation of how a herd of buffalo forms a circle, with the strong on the outside protecting the weaker and more vulnerable on the inside. This is similar to how herd immunity works ... <a title="What is herd immunity and how many people need to be vaccinated to protect a community?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/what-is-herd-immunity-and-how-many-people-need-to-be-vaccinated-to-protect-a-community-116355/" aria-label="Read more about What is herd immunity and how many people need to be vaccinated to protect a community?">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Melleuish, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong Question Time is, in a sense, the highlight of any day of parliament. It is televised and attracts the attention of the media, providing political leaders with fairly regular public exposure. If parliament is about ... <a title="As question time becomes political theatre, does it still play a vital role in government?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/as-question-time-becomes-political-theatre-does-it-still-play-a-vital-role-in-government-121177/" aria-label="Read more about As question time becomes political theatre, does it still play a vital role in government?">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gabrielle Appleby, Associate Professor, UNSW Law School, UNSW On July 18, the former chief justice of the High Court of Australia, Murray Gleeson, delivered a powerful endorsement of the proposal for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a First Nations Voice, describing it ... <a title="‘A worthwhile project’: why two chief justices support the Voice to parliament, and why that matters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/a-worthwhile-project-why-two-chief-justices-support-the-voice-to-parliament-and-why-that-matters-120971/" aria-label="Read more about ‘A worthwhile project’: why two chief justices support the Voice to parliament, and why that matters">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – Will New Zealand have its first Māori prime minister next year? That’s what Simon Bridges is suggesting, and despite scepticism from critics and commentators, there’s good reason to take him seriously. The National Party annual conference in the weekend went well for the party, and there are other signs ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: What are the chances of “Prime Minister Simon Bridges” in 2020?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-what-are-the-chances-of-prime-minister-simon-bridges-in-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: What are the chances of “Prime Minister Simon Bridges” in 2020?">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Sheedy, Professor – Risk governance, culture, remuneration, Macquarie University Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Casual observers of the financial services royal commission might be forgiven for thinking the days of sales-based commissions being paid to bank and insurance staff were over. Apparently not. The Australian Prudential Regulation ... <a title="How not to police financial services. Balanced scorecards don’t work for bankers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/how-not-to-police-financial-services-balanced-scorecards-dont-work-for-bankers-120899/" aria-label="Read more about How not to police financial services. Balanced scorecards don’t work for bankers">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2019
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Euthanasia Henry Cooke (Stuff): David Seymour narrows euthanasia bill to only cover patients with 6 months to live Boris Jancic (Herald): Euthanasia bill moves forward despite fierce opposition in ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 01 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-01-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 01 2019">Read more</a>
