The question that was put to the Australian people at the 2023 referendum was: “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?” The proposed change to the Australian Constitution, October 14, 2023. Chapter IX—Recognition […]
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In conversation with Bob Klaber
To watch this interview, please follow this link Hello and welcome to this BMJLeader conversation. Today I’m talking to Bob Klaber. Tell us about your current role and the career trajectory that took you. Bob Klaber: I have a slightly crazy role that takes me in all sorts of interesting directions; I guess people might […]
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(P)luck: Lessons We Learned for Improving Healthcare and the World – Book Review by Yang Chen
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Racism: Too Hot To Handle. By Roger Kline, and Joy Warmington
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In conversation with Rachael Moses
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