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Latest ethics poll

April 2013
Has social media changed the concept of what constitutes a ‘friend’?
Yes
79% (169 votes)
No
18.2% (39 votes)
Unsure
2.8% (6 votes)

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Ethics news

Read the latest ethics-related news stories added to our Ethics News section:

  • Bees, pesticides and … what are chief scientists for?

  • Partly cloudy with a chance of … banks? Ads start on govt website

  • Only 1.4% of S&P Companies Have Fully Integrated Reporting

  • We should use, not lose, our senior brain power

  • A Step But Not A Leap: The Commission’s New Proposal For Non-Fianancial And Diversity Reporting

  • Paracetamol Can Soften Our Moral Reactions

  • Teen Witness must have a transfusion, rules judge

  • IQ2 Debate: Our Food Obsession Has Gone Too Far

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Latest issue of Living Ethics

Living Ethics: issue 89, spring 2012

Dr Simon Longstaff argues for principle over prescription whilst Dr Cassandra Goldie explores how to alleviate homelessness in Australia. David Bell updates us on the new Banking and Finance Oath, Rod Sims tackles cartels and Michael Coutts-Trotter discusses the benefits of openness in...

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Ethical dilemmas

Each month we present a fictional ethical dilemma which you can use to explore ethical decision-making. Read the latest dilemma.

Religion and relationships

You have been with your partner for five years, and you are both deeply devoted to each other. Your partner’s parents, however, are very religious, and are pushing for their daughter to get married, even though she does not think it...

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Ethics-related events

Find out about upcoming ethics-related events.

  • 'The Virtuous Citizen' book launch

  • 'Don’t go back to where you came from' book launch

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Public ethics workshop

Think Piece Sustainability

This Think Piece features articles by Michael Chen and Angela Rutter, Jackie Randles and Dr Simon Longstaff.

IQ2 Sydney 'The wealthy should pay more tax' debate

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Business ethics public survey

The Ethics Centre is currently conducting research to understand the Australian public's perceptions about ethics in businesses. Have your say and complete the survey!

IQ2 Sydney gift subscription

Think Piece Animal Rights

This issue of Think Piece incorporates an extract of Anna Krien's Quarterly Essay 45: ‘Us and Them: On the Importance of Animals’ and an article by Professor Steven Mintz on the US Navy’s use of mine-detecting dolphins.

Ethics Centre membership fees

 Membership fees will be adjusted on July 1, 2012. All members joining before then will receive a full year’s membership at the current rate. Learn about membership.

Chartered Accountants Student Challenge

St James Ethics Centre partners with Chartered Accountants in the Student Challenge, an online business competition that takes students out of the classroom and into the real world by applying their business acumen, creative thinking and analytical skills to a real-life business problem. In 2012 students are challenged to examine the role of ethics in a professional environment.

IQ² debates

Special Adelaide debate 11 July: A university degree is overrated. Sydney and Melbourne 2012 provocative season unveiled and tickets on sale!

University Ethics publication

Think Piece University Ethics considers the origin of philosophy and its continuing relevance in today's world.

IQ² debates

Special Adelaide debate 11 July : A university degree is overrated Sydney and Melbourne 2012 provocative season unveiled and tickets on sale!

Sustainability Conference March 2012

Australia’s opinion formers and leaders will join the sustainability conversation on 26-28 March 2012 as the Global Reporting Initiative, with the support of its strategic partner the Australian Government, holds its first ever regional conference in Melbourne, Australia. Book now!

IQ² debates

Euthanasia, energy and economics. What better ingredients for a good argument? Individual tickets and Sydney subscriptions on sale!

Ethics Public Workshop 28 March 2012

This thought provoking and practical Sydney one day ethics workshop provides an accessible concept of ethics and provides a transparent process for making real life ethical decisions. Book now!.

IQ2 debates in 2012

The 2012 national season of the provocative IQ² debates is now unveiled! Tickets now on sale!

Community ethics publication

Following the Australian Aboriginal tent embassy protests and the global Occupy movement Think Piece Community Ethics reflects on the way we approach and communicate social unrest.

IQ2 debates in 2012

The 2012 national season of the provocative IQ² debates is now unveiled!

Media ethics publication

With the phone hacking controversy continuing, Think Piece Media Ethics by Professor Megan Richardson, has recently been published.

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