Australia’s most prominent anti-gambling campaigner on hope, politics and the moments that changed him
In year 9, a curious young Tim Costello asked his teacher if poverty was a natural phenomena – as inevitable as the tide going out or the sun rising. It was a good question then, he says, and one everyone should think about now.
“It’s not natural,” he says. “It’s a policy.”
Continue reading… Australia’s most prominent anti-gambling campaigner on hope, politics and the moments that changed himSign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsIn year 9, a curious young Tim Costello asked his teacher if poverty was a natural phenomena – as inevitable as the tide going out or the sun rising. It was a good question then, he says, and one everyone should think about now.“It’s not natural,” he says. “It’s a policy.” Continue reading… Gambling, Religion, Life and style, Australian politics, Australia news, Inequality