This article examines the impact of the global financial crisis (GFC) on two Asia-Pacific countries -- Singapore and Australia. After briefly outlining the origins and effect of the GFC in each country, it explores the responses to the crisis from government and policy-makers. The article uses a...

The protection of employee entitlements has been an issue of public policy debate following several major corporate failures including HIH and Ansett. While protection remains paramount on the public policy agenda and in the campaigns of trade unions, we argue that there is an equally important,...