This opinion piece by Institute for the Study of Social Change director Professor Richard Eccleston first appeared in the Mercury on February 21 2018. THE word “crisis” is overused in political debate. But, when growing numbers of families are living in tents and tenants lucky enough to have a roof over their head are facing […]

An overhaul of property taxation, planning reform and smarter government interventions are the key focus of a new Institute for the Study of Social Change report on Tasmania’s housing crisis. The report, titled A Blueprint for Improving Housing Outcomes in Tasmania, proposes three areas of reform: a phased-in overhaul of property taxation; planning and other regulatory reform; and […]

Imagining a Different Future is a conference to be held from the 8th– 10th of February in Hobart, Tasmania. International and local experts will analyse climate change looking at three themes: justice and ethics, barriers to action, and strategies for moving forward. The conference also involves a vibrant climate change art and music program and a […]

This article provides a comprehensive history of political events in Tasmania from the beginning of 2015 to the end of 2017, including important moments in Parliament, key political issues and the impact of community-run campaigns and the traditional media and social media on policies and election outcomes. Since the beginning of 2015 Institute for the […]