The Australian mass media has a greater impact on government and the public service than it does in other western democracies with a less critical media, according to Australian School of Business visiting research fellow, Dr Thomas Schillemans.

The Australian School of Business has launched the 2009 Alumni Appeal, seeking support for scholarships for disadvantaged undergraduate students, and for the AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship.

Information technology is presenting new opportunities for government to engage the community in consultative and decision-making processes. In particular it offers the possibility of increasing youth participation in the democratic process.

Academics from the Australian School of Business will be at the forefront of designing the auction system for Australian carbon pollution permits.