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  • That we support the 1998 waterfront reforms

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    In the 1990's, Australia had inefficient ports as a result of union domination. For instance, the Patricks Company (a dock working company) had an exclusive contract with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) that required them to hire union workers. Industrial action was common, prices were high and there were substantial delays.</p><p>The Australian government and Patricks colluded to union bust the MUA, and began a campaign to reform the waterfront. Patricks secretly trained a non union workforce in Dubai. The Australian government made funds available to Patricks in the event of an industrial dispute, and passed legislation which put further limits on industrial action. In 1998, Patricks locked out its union workforce and replaced them with the non union workforce.&nbsp;<br></p><p>Eventually a deal was reached between Patricks and the MUA to reform the way the waterfront operated. These reforms included allowances for the hiring of non union labour on the waterfront, casualisation of the workforce, paycuts, increased working hours and redundancies. This lead to a substantial weakening of the MUA's power.</p><p>Collectively, this process is referred to as the 'waterfront reforms'

    University of Queensland Easters 2024 · Octofinals · 2024-04-01

  • That the Nippon Steel purchase of US Steel is in the interests of the United States

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    Nippon Steel is a Japanese company which is the 4th largest steel producer in the world. In December 2023, they agreed to purchase US Steel, the US's 2nd largest steel company. In the last 15 years, US steel has shrunk in market capitalisation and output, from the 8th largest in the world to the 24th largest in the world. Nippon has promised to uphold all of US Steel's obligations to workers under it's collective bargaining agreements. Despite this, the acquisition is opposed by the United Steelworkers Union, Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

    University of Queensland Easters 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-04-01

  • That the Australian Government should bail out failing residential construction companies

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    Since mid-2021 in Australia, more than 2000 residential construction companies have entered administration. This includes many small building firms, as well as larger firms such as the Porter Davis Homes Group who at the time were responsible for 1700 building projects.

    University of Queensland Easters 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-04-01

  • That we support governments creating publicly run gig economy platforms

    Infoslide

    A gig economy platform is a platform which connects those looking for short term 'gig' work to those looking to hire people to perform that work. Examples include Uber, Airtasker and Fiver. In 2018, the workforce board of Long Beach, California launched a gig economy platform of its own. The platform covered both public sector gig work (for instance in education and healthcare) and private sector gig work (for instance in childcare and events). Workers are given 'digital badges' reflecting their skills and qualifications to help match them with employers. There are similar platforms planned for Portland, Oakland, Louiseville and Southern Indiana.

    University of Queensland Easters 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-04-01

  • This house supports the use of Milei’s neoliberal economic policies in Argentina.

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    <p>Since his election in November 2023, the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has implemented a series of neoliberal measures. These include the devaluation of the Peso, cuts to energy and transportation subsidies, the cancellation of public works projects, and halving the number of government ministries. He has also proposed a deregulation emergency decree, which includes removing caps on rent and the price of essential products, relaxing labor laws, and opening up state enterprises for privatization.<br></p>

    North American Universities Debating Championship 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-03-28

  • This house believes that mothers should teach their daughters to live out resume virtues over eulogy virtues

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    Resume virtues are the virtues you bring to the marketplace. Examples include soft and hard skills like leadership, confidence, negotiation, problem-solving, and technical skills. On the other hand, eulogy virtues are the ones that are talked about at your funeral. Examples are kindness, bravery, faithfulness, and capability to deeply love.

    Manila Pro-Am 2024: Pre-UADC · Round 4 · 2024-03-23

  • This house supports the awarding of partial qualifications of university degrees

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    Partial qualifications involve the awarding of certifications at different stages of study progression. For instance, after the first year, students may receive a certification; after the second year, a diploma; upon completion of the third year, a general degree; and finally, after the fourth year, an honors degree.

    Manila Pro-Am 2024: Pre-UADC · Round 1 · 2024-03-23

  • This house would prefer to be born on Plan(et) B over Planet A

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    Planet A is a habitable world, that looks and feels much like the West on Earth. Capitalism is the dominant ideology. Plan(et) B is a habitable world, where a form of anarchism is the dominant ideology and has been since its inception hundreds of years ago. This anarchism is centered on the idea that power corrupts and that any hierarchy that cannot be ethically justified must be dismantled. In this system, there are no private possessions or belongings; jobs are allocated according to the needs of the society; and a very small government exists only to ensure that resources and jobs are allocated fairly. The technology required to meet basic needs (medicine, food etc) exists. Given this has existed for hundreds of years, people's behavior's and norms are different from Planet A.

    Leiden Open 2024 · Open Finals · 2024-03-23

  • IN RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING TEACHER SHORTAGES. This house would SIGNIFICANTLY EASE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC TENURE.

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    ACADEMIC TENURE IS A SYSTEM OF JOB PROTECTIONS (E.G. ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM. SALARY, ETC.) THAT VIRTUALLY GUARANTEES THAT A UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WILL NEVER BE FIRED OR LET GO EXCEPT IN THE MOST EXTREME OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THE USUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC TENURE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: EARNING POST-GRADUATE DEGREES (MASTERALS OR DOCTORATES), PUBLISHING RESEARCHES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND A RECORD OFF SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

    Cebu Inter-school Debating Association Novice Cup 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-03-22

  • That we oppose the requirement for Australian public servants to be publicly apolitical

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    Public servants must serve the policy aims of the government of the day with equal loyalty and enthusiasm. As such (and at risk of being fired) they must make no party political comment whilst employed and undertake duties in a politically neutral manner.

    Melbourne Pre Easters 2024 · Round 1 · 2024-03-22

  • This house opposes the "up or out" system

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    The "up or out" system is the requirement for members of a hierarchical organisation to achieve a higher position or designation within a certain period of time by fulfilling certain milestones or targets that have been set for their positions. If they fail to do so, they must leave the organization, either voluntarily or through a formal suspension. This system is practiced by many professional services firm (e.g. accounting, management consulting, and legal services)

    31st International Christian University Tournament · Open Quarterfinals · 2024-03-16