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Charles Sturt welcomes 8,500 new students as regional workforce pipeline widens
LATEST NEWS  24 Feb 2026

Charles Sturt welcomes 8,500 new students as regional workforce pipeline widens

Orientation runs from 16–27 February online, with on-campus Orientation from 23–27 February.

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One Nation wants to get more doctors in rural areas – but it’s got the wrong approach
OPINION  27 Feb 2026

One Nation wants to get more doctors in rural areas – but it’s got the wrong approach

Two Charles Sturt academics examine a controversial proposal by One Nation to make new doctors complete a period of regional or rural service to get their Medicare provider number.

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Professor Dominic O'Sullivan profile

Professor Dominic O'Sullivan

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Political Science, Self-Determination, New Zealand, Citizenship

Professor in Political Science Dominic O’Sullivan is a prominent political scientist and sought‑after media commentator on Australian, New Zealand and international politics. With more than 1,000 broadcast and print interviews, he offers authoritative analysis on elections, democratic practice and Indigenous policy.

His research shapes national debate on Indigenous governance, citizenship and public sector reform, informing inquiries, UN expert bodies and the International Labour Organisation.

A co‑developer of Critical Tiriti Analysis, his work guides major New Zealand government agencies and is increasingly used in Australia.

A prolific public intellectual, he has authored nine books, over 60 academic papers and more than 130 media articles.

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