Division and the Deaf
The 75th anniversary of the World Federation of the Deaf reminds us that whilst hearing impairment can result in discrimination, not all consider it a disability.
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September 24, 2026
The curse of illness and disability – a modern day Boethius
On 17 June, Cathal Lyons was involved in an accident whilst on business in Russia, resulting in the loss of both part of the foot and shoulder on his right…
February 13, 2016
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Commonwealth Government / Disability / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality of opportunity / Government / Human Rights / Respect / Shared humanity
Life on the street – no fixed address
Australia may be revelling in a mining boom, but no fixed abode means no unemployment benefits.
June 1, 2013
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Promises and passages – it’s all an illusion
The racism that permeates Australia has not altered since the days of the blackbirders.
December 8, 2012
Accountability / Cathal Lyons / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Disability / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Ernst & Young / Law / Rule of Law
Ernst & Young, the slippery eel in the hands of the law
Business is no place for friends and it doesn’t matter if you’re in Canberra, London, New York or Moscow. Whilst Cathal Lyons as the Managing Partner of Operations and Chief…
July 8, 2012