Paul Barratt AO, Chair of Australia21: Whatever the policy, it needs to be coherent.   The whole raison d’etre of Australia21, our core purpose, is to contribute to the development […]

Australian police have set yet another record with the latest drug bust: ice with an estimated value of $900 million has been seized. But what does that mean? Is it […]

Interested in finding out about the new research and applications of mindfulness, empathy and compassion that are shaping social change in Australia? Then the Mindful Futures Network is for you. […]

Dismiss the ‘bleeding heart’ greenies if you must; dismiss the overwhelming science if you dare; but dismiss these US military insiders at your peril.

Australia21 Director and ANU Professor Emeritus Bob Douglas: Australia should take the lead on research and teaching to avoid the collapse of civilisation and the demise of our species.   […]

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“Where are the legislators today with the courage to try something different?” Jeff Kennett, Bob Carr and police chiefs throws down the gauntlet on drug law reform at the launch of Australia21’s Illicit Drugs report ‘Can Australia Respond to Drugs More Effectively and Safely?’

Police, prison officers and politicians are standing side-by-side with drug users to call for law reform. They say the current practice of jailing people for personal use and possession instead […]