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Morgan Harrington

Morgan Harrington is a social scientist with a decade of diverse experiences within and beyond academia. He was previously a research fellow at the Australian National University. He is the Australia Institute’s Postdoctoral Research Manager.

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Who benefits more from the PALM Scheme – Australia or Australia’s 'Pacific family'?

Temporary workers from Pacific Island nations and Timor Leste generate almost $1 billion in economic value, but less than $200 million ends up going home with them.

International Affairs
Who benefits more from the PALM Scheme – Australia or Australia’s 'Pacific family'?

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What the Hottest 100 tells us about the decline of Australian music

PM Albanese rocks band t-shirts and Arts Minister Tony Burke plays the guitar in his office. It would be a shame if they oversaw an unprecedented decline in Australian music.

Society & Inequality
What the Hottest 100 tells us about the decline of Australian music

EXPLAINER

The public pool versus the real estate developer

The longer days of summer offer desk jockeys like me a seasonal opportunity for direct sunlight. After work, I like to go swimming. But my local pool, like too many others across Australia, has fallen into a dire state of disrepair.

Lifestyle
The public pool versus the real estate developer

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PALMed off: The story of modern slavery in Australia

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International Affairs
PALMed off: The story of modern slavery in Australia
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