n its final sitting week of 2017, the Federal Parliament did us proud.Of course, the main achievement was legalising same-sex marriage before the year’s end. But the Parliamentary Committee charged with conducting the Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia (the Inquiry) also handed down its final report, which has been widely commended for its … [Read more...]
Find Another Way To Feel Better About Yourself ‘Do-Gooder’: The Narcissism Of Voluntourism
oung Australians have been volunteering overseas in their droves in recent decades, often as an altruistic alternative to Leavers or schoolies and, more broadly, as a way to get more out of travel.Voluntourism - a combination of volunteering and tourism - has become an incredibly popular way to travel and experience new destinations. But the industry has a dark side. Rising … [Read more...]
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