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To put a further dampener on inflation and still promote economic growth and higher employment numbers, why aren't the government increasing investments in the supply-side sector, primarily transport... Show More | To put a further dampener on inflation and still promote economic growth and higher employment numbers, why aren't the government increasing investments in the supply-side sector, primarily transport infrastructure. WIth such measures, we can better ship our commodities to consumers in China and additionally ease some of the supply-side pressures evident in the traffic congestion and lack of public transport nationwide. Add comment
In light of a history of problems with the flow of funds after donations have been made at schools (i.e. bureaucrats overseas siphoning off much needed funds), what can be done to improve the process of... Show More | In light of a history of problems with the flow of funds after donations have been made at schools (i.e. bureaucrats overseas siphoning off much needed funds), what can be done to improve the process of student fundraising organisations? Add comment
Mr Fraser, what role do you consider young people have in improving the quality of political debate? Mr Fraser, what role do you consider young people have in improving the quality of political debate? Add comment
If you had to give three practical pieces of advice to give to a young girl asking what she had to do to make it in politics, what would they be? If you had to give three practical pieces of advice to give to a young girl asking what she had to do to make it in politics, what would they be? Add comment
Is the cause of the woman in politics advanced or hindered by affirmative action? Is the cause of the woman in politics advanced or hindered by affirmative action? Add comment
Considering that Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor had a critical role in securing government for Julia Gillard and based much of their negotiations on advancing the cause of regional communities, has there been... Show More | Considering that Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor had a critical role in securing government for Julia Gillard and based much of their negotiations on advancing the cause of regional communities, has there been a tangible improvement in rebalancing the city-country debate? Add comment
What's your position on a quota of women sitting on corporate boards, or parliaments for that matter. What's your position on a quota of women sitting on corporate boards, or parliaments for that matter. Add comment
Mr Fraser, considering the lack of political leadership on offer in Canberra and the dearth of young voices in politics, what can be done to raise the voice of young people in politics? Mr Fraser, considering the lack of political leadership on offer in Canberra and the dearth of young voices in politics, what can be done to raise the voice of young people in politics? Add comment
Is the United States' power in an irreversible decline? If so, who will occupy their place and how will the United States respond? Is the United States' power in an irreversible decline? If so, who will occupy their place and how will the United States respond? Add comment
Are current efforts by most politicians to engage with the Australian people via social media only token gestures? If so, how can we go about getting politicians to more effectively use social media and... Show More | Are current efforts by most politicians to engage with the Australian people via social media only token gestures? If so, how can we go about getting politicians to more effectively use social media and appreciate it as the emerging force in political communication. Add comment

I'm an energetic 19 year-old, who when not studying my second year of Commerce at Melbourne University is involved in sport, theatre and politics. Coming from a mixed-race family (my Mum is Singaporean-Indian); I've always had a keen interest in developing a greater world view and particularly love travelling overseas. Such a background has naturally led me into a life of political activism, where I'm particularly focused on energising young people into having a greater role in our national debates.