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Find out what's new at St James Ethics Centre and on www.ethics.org.au.
Latest ethics poll
Ethics news
Read the latest ethics-related news stories added to our Ethics News section:
Ethics without Philosophers (the Appalling State of Affairs in Business)
The ethics of brain boosting
5 Questions: Magnus on the role of research ethics consultations
Nothing ethical in starving the poor
Australian Ethical: we don’t invest in guns, tobacco or pollution
Wanted: Ethical hackers
The WoW economy code of ethics
Buddhism could enlighten Australia and Asian cultures
Visit Ethics News for introductions and links to these stories and more ...
Latest issue of Living Ethics
Living Ethics: issue 86, summer 2011
From Dr Simon Longstaff’s ‘Beyond apathy: ordinary citizens making a difference’ to ‘Dying with dignity’ by Nicholas Cowdery AM to Jane Caro’s ‘Spinning out of control’, the latest issue crosses international borders and social, political and...
All ethics articles
Most recently added Ethics Articles:
Ethical dilemmas
Each month we present a fictional ethical dilemma which you can use to explore ethical decision-making. Read the latest dilemma.
A green business and life outside the workplace
At your work you have a bin for general waste and one for recycling. One night you stay back at work and notice that the cleaner is emptying both bins into the general waste. You explain to him that you would like the recyclable rubbish to...
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.
Ethical Intelligence & Good Decision Making Workshop 2012
This thought provoking and practical Sydney one day ethics workshop provides an accessible concept of what ethics is, gives a clear statement of the very different views of what makes something ethical and provides a transparent process for making, or assisting others to make, ethical decisions. Check out the workshop andregister your details for one in 2012.
IQ2 debates in 2012 - contribute ideas!
Topics suggested for the IQ2 2012 series include abortion, social media and gene modification. Offer your provocative and informative propositions to ideas [at] iq2oz [dot] com or debate them on Facebook or Twitter!
Ethics of asylum publications
Think Piece Ethics of Asylum by Dr Tim Soutphommasane, St James Ethics Centre Fellow and Canvass Ethics of Asylum and Refugees, a series of papers from the themes of St James Ethics Centre Symposium, have recently been published.
Ethical Intelligence Workshop November 30
This thought provoking and practical Sydney one day ethics workshop provides an accessible concept of what ethics is, gives a clear statement of the very different views of what makes something ethical and provides a transparent process for making, or assisting others to make, ethical decisions.
IQ2 debates in 2011
The 2011 national season of the popular IQ² debates is now unveiled! We are delighted to welcome AMP as our national series supporter. See the challenging season of debates in Sydney and Melbourne or www.iq2oz.com for more information on the debates and how to book.
GRI Focal Point Funding
Federal Government announcement of $400,000 funding commitment over the next two years to the Global Reporting Initiative Focal Point Australia. The Hon David Bradbury MP Media Release.
IQ2 now on Twitter!
Want to keep up with the latest news about our Intelligence Squared debates and discuss the debates with your friends?
You can now do so by following the project on Twitter. Follow us!
Pork ethics community event 12 November
Rozelle Feast Day incorporates a panel on the ethics of pork production, consumption and distribution 1:00-2:30pm, chaired by St James Ethics Centre and including Cole’s national pork buyer, Sydney University’s Chair of Sustainable Agriculture, the CEOs of Voiceless and Australian Pork Ltd, a well-known chef, Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon and a free range pork farmer with experience in the intensive poultry industry.
New volunteer roles available
The Ethics Centre is currently seeking volunteers for the roles of Article Writers and Ethical Dilemma Writers.
New Board members
St James Ethics Centre is pleased to announce the addition of several new Board members.
New members are Sandra Levy, Stephen Loosley and Christine McLoughlin. The departing Board members are Bill Bartlett, Geraldine Doogue AO and Michael Roux and we thank them for their valuable service.
Read more about the new Board members and changes to the Ethics Centre's Board (PDF).
Volunteer with us!
We are now listing any volunteering positions available at the Ethics Centre on this website if you are interested in supporting our work in this way.
Learn more about current volunteer roles.
You can also subscribe to the RSS feed for this page to always stay informed of the latest volunteer positions.
The HUB website
The Australian Federal Government, through Treasury, has commissioned St James Ethics Centre to undertake a three year project to expand responsible business practice nationally.
As part of this project, St James Ethics Centre is proud to announce the launch of a new website. Visit the HUB of Responsible Business Practice site.
Read more about the Responsible Business Practice Project.
Intelligence Squared - live debates series
Intelligence Squared Australia is a series of live debates held in Sydney, Australia on the hot-button issues of the day. It is a project of St James Ethics Centre and John Rothnie-Jones.
Learn more about the current live debates series, including how you can attend or view the events online at the IQ² website.
IQ² debates are also webcast on The Sydney Morning Herald and/or The Age and broadcast at later dates on ABC2 and ABC Ratio National. They are also made available on the IQ² website after each event.
Learn more about IQ² live debates.
