Australian Government Reform
The Australian Political scene is ugly. People’s opinions don’t count anymore. We’re not consulted. We’re actively ignored…
Iraq springs to mind here. Our government was sent a clear message at the time. “Not in our name” was the cry.
When questioned Howard’s response was “The mob haven’t made up their mind”. To me that smacks of disdain [...]
Building A Non-Sustainable Economy
The Australian government is building an unsustainable economy.
As GST increasingly becomes the revenue base for government we are confronted with a serious dilemma…
Rampant consumerism is the primary cause of environmental degradation. Yet thanks to the GST the government now has a real vested interest in us continuing to consume and degrade the environment in the [...]
Governments, Bureaucracy and Sustainable Living
When you boil it all down sustainable living is about efficiency. That’s why no serious discussion about sustainable practice can ignore the rise of big bloated governments and their attendant bureaucracies.
Fact is the institution of government is directly responsible for unsustainable practice.
The French philosopher and libertarian, Bastiat, said it best:
“Government is the myth whereby one [...]
Politics, Money And Sustainable Living
If you want to get serious about sustainability, the politics cannot be ignored.
Governments are directly responsible for much of the greed and corruption that hinders truly sustainable development. The whole institution of government is a large part of the problem we face today.
The current monetary system under which we labour, save, invest and live [...]
Self-Sufficiency The Key To Sustainable Living
Is “self sufficiency” just some outmoded ideal of the nineteen-sixties flower power days? Or does self-sufficiency offer the hope of a more sustainable world?
When we think of self-sufficiency it generally conjures up images of peasants toiling away in the garden to produce enough – just enough – to survive. We rarely associate self-sufficient living with [...]