The Power of Nature and the Power of Man in Tasmania
In this essay written in 2003, Lois discusses the history of Tasmania and its conservation movement, including the role of the Lithuanian-Australian conservationist and photographer, Olegas Truchanas (1923-1972).
The Shame and Blame Game in Australia
In this essay written in 2011, Lois discusses the pervasive effects of shaming and blaming in Australia across a number of dimensions. It was written before the establishment of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2013, the updating of the Marriage Act in 2017 to allow for marriage equality, and the adoption of the National Drug Strategy 2017-2026 with its focus on harm minimization.
