The pauper in the new world : on not having a poor law -- The mixed economy of colonial welfare : faith, self-help and charity -- The veterans of labour : old age pensions -- The commonwealth laboratory -- "The duty of the nation" : a parallel welfare state for veterans -- The failures of the...

A bold contemporary statement for an economic and social reform agenda, this title draws on contributions from a wide range of Australia's leading thinkers across academia, politics, the Public Service, business, unions and community groups