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Welcome to the new IssuesBriefs.

This wiki contains information on Australian policy issues. It is part of The National Forum [1]and is designed for use by students and researchers. We also use the wiki to plan features for On Line Opinion [2].

Access to the editing features of the wiki is restricted. We want to be able to deal with contentious issues with authority, and without worrying about tampering from people who want to promulgate only one side of a story. That doesn't mean that we are after contributors who are neutral, but contributors who while having a point of view are prepared to let others have a different point of view. If you want to be able to edit the wiki, please email Graham Young graham.young@onlineopinion.com.au.

On Line Opinion June 2008 Feature: Feeding the world: Food for thought

The world is now consuming more food than it produces. Is this irreversible or can man's ingenuity continue to feed us all? This feature will take stock of the current situation and look at the future taking account of the way that food, energy, science, geopolitical security, resources, environment and population growth are all interrelated.

On Line Opinion September 2008 Feature: The Long Summer

With the baby boomers reaching traditional retirement age but refusing to get old, what effect will this have on the wider community? This feature will look at the effects and causes of this demographic and cultural shift, regarding aspects such as work, lesuire, health and the economy.