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“In every state, not wholly barbarous, a philosophy, goodor bad, there must be. However slightingly it may be thefashion to talk of speculation and theory, as opposed(sillily and nonsensically opposed) to practice, it would notbe difficult to prove, that such as is the existing spirit ofspeculation, during any given period, such will be the spiritand tone of the religion, legislation, and morals, nay, evenof the fine arts, the manners, and the fashions.”- Coleridge, Essays on His Own Times.As Coleridge observed, every age is the subject of aprevailing philosophy. There are many elements to thispublic culture: the content of everyday conversation,the discourse of the daily media, the sermons frompulpits and other places, the subject matter of politicaldebate, and the lessons of teachers and scholars, toname just a few.The prevailing philosophy is not static. Like a stream,it flows in a series of eddies, washing this way andthat. It runs up against objects that can divert it indiffering directions. It can be shaped, over time, in onedirection or another. And it is subject to competingclaims and interpretations.At its heart is the wellbeing of society. It defines how welive together: What is permitted and what is forbidden;what is right and what is wrong; what is lawful and whatis unlawful; what is supported and what is rejected.Ideas are important. They shape the public culture.They inform political discussions. They shape the roleof government. They define the relationships betweenindividuals, families, and the institutions of civil society.They underpin policies and programs. In short, theyinform us about how we should live together.There are certain ideas that we believe are important:• That the dignity of the individual is the foundationof all other relationships;• That the political and economic freedom of theindividual is central to societal wellbeing, and thatpersonal responsibility underpins such freedom;• That the convental relationships of love, loyalty,friendship and trust exist outside the politicalsphere but are essential to the health of society;• That social order and shared values underpin ahealthy society;• That government should be limited, withoutforgetting that the protection of the poor andthe weak are pivotal political challenges;• That functional families are crucial for the raisingof children and the stability of society;• That society is a partnership across generations;• That we belong to a nation, not a series ofsegregated groups; and• That our western, liberal democracy best enhancesindividual freedom and human dignity and is worthdefending.Our purpose therefore is to examine the principlesthat underpin policy and to discuss proposals andprogramme directions.2 Australian Polity
CONTENTSAustralian Polity - Volume 10, Numbers 1 & 24612152124273944EDITORIALThe importance of policyJAPANAustralia-Japan ties strengthened – Peter DuttonKey election resultEUROPELithuania calls out ChinaHUMAN RIGHTSUyghur tribunal hears of rights abusesThe Olympics and the UyghursSOUTH PACIFICThe tyranny of distanceUSAUS stance on TaiwanCHINAXi’s battle for absolute controlWords mean what I choose them to meanInternational rules snubbedBusiness ethics exposedRELIGIOUS FREEDOMThe protection of people of faith against discrimination – Scott MorrisonINDEX OF FEATURES AUTHORS AND ARTICLESISSN 1835-8608Published by the Hon Kevin Andrews MP, Level 1, 651 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 3108Printed by MMP, 10 Charnfield Ct, Thomastown 3074Address for correspondence: Australian Polity, PO Box 124, Doncaster 3019www.kevinandrews.com.au/australianpolityThe views and opinions expressed herein by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher.Australian Polity 3
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