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Y9 - CChange: Ideas Worth Sharing

Resources

E-Books on Issues, Weblinks and The Conversation are all excellent resources when looking for both reliable information and opinion on any given issue.

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Crime and Justice

Should Australian children, between 10-14, be charged with criminal offences?

Should crimes against women be punished more harshly?

Should strict controls be placed on gun ownership?

Health and Wellbeing

Should abortion be removed from the Crimes Act in NSW?

Should the unemployment benefit be increased?

Should existing ideas around masculinty and male identity be challenged?

Should a sugar tax be introduced to reduce obesity concerns? 

Should health concerns during a pandemic take priority over economic considerations?

Nationhood and Civcs

Are politicans paid too much?

Should Australian youth be conscripted to a 'national emergency service' to help deal with natural disasters?

Should volunteer firefighters receive payment?

Science and Bioethics

Should voluntary euthanasian and assisted dying be legalised in Australia?

Should scientists be able to design better babies?

Drugs and Alcohol

Should Australia relax restrictions on vaping nicotine e-liquids?

Should Australia have more safe injecting rooms?

Should marijuana be legalised?

Should measures be taken to reduce alcohol consumption in Australian society?

Indigenous and Race Issues

Should Australia Day celebrations be moved from the January 26 date?

Should Australia formally recognise that genocide was perpetrated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples?

Should the AFL ban booing?

Relationships

Should women change their name when they get married?

Is marriage bad for women?

Is family more important than friendship?

Environmental & Global Issues

Should drumlines and nets continue to be used to protect Australians agains shark attacks

Are vegan diets a better alternative tyo meat eating?

Are electric cars a likely e-option for Australia?

Should more money be directed to prevent wildlife extinction?

Should horse racing be banned in Australia?

Is renewable energy the way of the future or is there still a place for coal?

Media and Communication

Should mobile phones be allowed in classrooms?

Should schools discuss the impact of pornography on relationships?

Rights and Discrimination

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqab or face veil, to civic ceremonies

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws

Should LGBTQI+ people be able to adopt children

Should Australia introduce mass facial recognition surveillance?