Indigenous

CSU Associate Professor of Political Science Dominic O'Sullivan discusses, in The Conversation, why establishing a new national holiday to recognise the achievements of Indigenous Australians misses the point.

CSU political expert Associate Professor Dominic O'Sullivan discusses, in The Conversation, the New Zealand government’s decision to close charter schools, which has prompted criticism from Māori leaders because some schools have predominantly Māori rolls.

In The Conversation, CSU political scientist Dominic O'Sullivan warns our political leaders that bubbles are dangerous places from which to make public policy, including on indigenous education.

This article in The Conversation is part of a series exploring ideas for reforming higher education in Australia. CSU's Associate Professor Dominic O'Sullivan was asked to analyse overseas models, innovative ways forward in a digital world, and ideas not yet considered.

Constitutional recognition is difficult to achieve, according to a CSU political scientist. It requires a referendum to amend the Australian Constitution to receive majority support in a majority of states.