In the latest of our Foreign Policy Rethink series, Gareth Evans argues that Australia’s foreign policy must give greater weight to being, and being seen as, a good international citizen. (more…)
Category: Politics
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It’s time to tax gas exports in the national interest
The best way to stop the massive under-taxation of Australian LNG would be to fix the petroleum resource rent tax, but a quick second best would be a tax on export revenue. (more…)
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Major parties must adapt or be left behind
Australian politics is shifting towards issue-based campaigning funded by small donors, leaving major parties struggling to adapt to a rapidly changing political environment. (more…)
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Australia can’t have self-reliant defence and nuclear submarines
In the latest in our Foreign Policy Rethink series, Mike Gilligan argues that Australia’s renewed focus on defence self-reliance is incompatible with its deepening commitment to AUKUS and nuclear submarines. (more…)
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Time for Premier Minns to “move on” his anti-protest laws
Court rulings have struck down NSW protest laws as unconstitutional, reaffirming that peaceful protest is a vital component of democratic life and cannot be curtailed by government overreach. (more…)
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Fossil fuel myths are slowing the energy transition
Misleading claims about renewables, backed by the influence of the fossil fuel industry, are slowing Australia’s transition to a cleaner and more secure energy system. (more…)
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Nuclear disaster threat posed by war in sharp relief 40 years after Chernobyl
Attacks on nuclear facilities in Ukraine are highlighting the growing risks of nuclear power in a world marked by conflict, instability and climate extremes.
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Australia’s foreign policy needs renovation, not demolition
In the latest of our Foreign Policy Rethink series, Peter Varghese outlines how alliance, region and multilateralism must be recalibrated for a more contested and uncertain global order. (more…)
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PM urged to act as court clears path for Duggan extradition
A court ruling has cleared the way for extradition, but the decision now turns political – and whether the prime minister steps in to protect an Australian citizen. (more…)
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The NDIS reform is a real test of Labor’s courage
The proposed NDIS overhaul marks a rare moment of substantive reform – and a test of whether the Albanese government is willing to follow through in the face of political pressure. (more…)
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We could have had fuel security by now. Let’s not make the same mistake twice
Electric vehicles are now cost-competitive and critical to reducing exposure to global fuel shocks, making faster adoption a matter of economic and national security. (more…)
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UQP has cancelled a children’s book, citing antisemitism
Writers and artists are being cancelled for their political views, even when those views are not expressed in their work, narrowing the space for cultural debate and free expression.
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Australia and Japan need a new compact for comprehensive security
The Australia–Japan relationship is critical to energy, economic and regional security, and must be strengthened to respond to a more fragmented and uncertain global order. (more…)
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ANZAC Day: remembering the past, facing the present
ANZAC Day honours service and sacrifice, but its deeper meaning lies in recognising the human cost of war and the responsibility to learn from it. (more…)
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Any sane foreign policy would put climate risks, not China, at centre stage
Australia’s defence and foreign policy settings are focused on geopolitical rivalry, while far greater systemic risks – especially climate disruption – receive little strategic attention.
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We may be making Australia’s fire problem worse – not better
Research shows that logging, thinning and prescribed burning can increase forest flammability, challenging long-held assumptions about bushfire risk reduction. (more…)
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Israel’s war obsession
Israel’s escalating wars reflect a long-standing strategy of military dominance, but recent conflicts are exposing its limits and internal contradictions.
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Australian media’s ‘China threat’ narrative is a never-ending story
Australia’s framing of China as a security threat remains deeply embedded – and is being reshaped to fit new geopolitical developments. (more…)
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Climate policy must work for everyday Australians
In a new book out today, Thom Woodroofe argues that climate and energy policy must connect with everyday economic pressures if it is to build lasting public support.
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We can’t know if Donald Trump has dementia. Even if he did, it wouldn’t excuse his actions
Claims about dementia may seem explanatory, but diagnosing from a distance is flawed – and risks stigma, misinformation and misplaced accountability. (more…)
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America owes itself and that is the problem
The US debt debate often focuses on foreign creditors, but the real issue lies within America’s own political and economic system. (more…)
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Geography doesn’t change, but minds can
In the latest in our Foreign Policy Rethink series, Mark Beeson takes a look at Australia’s long-standing alignment with the United States and argues it is increasingly out of step with shifting global realities and regional dynamics. (more…)
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Virtues, not values: Angus Taylor’s poorly-designed public policy
Debates over migration policy risk confusing personal values with the shared civic virtues that underpin citizenship in a liberal democracy. (more…)
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Environment: Australia’s expanding urban fringes at high risk of catastrophic bushfires
Urban fire risk, failing carbon markets, rising energy demand and accelerating polar change highlight the growing scale and complexity of environmental pressures.
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Remembering David Malouf – a writer of wisdom, grace and generosity
David George Joseph Malouf AO, one of Australia’s most accomplished, internationally renowned and beloved writers, has died aged 92. (more…)
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The Trump–pope clash echoes a centuries-old struggle
Conflicts between political leaders and religious authority have shaped Western history for centuries – and continue to define debates over power and legitimacy today. (more…)
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The polls keep bouncing. The destination doesn’t change
One Nation is up. One Nation is down. What the weekly polling movements are actually telling us and what they are not. (more…)
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Is Trump actually helping? Message from the Editor
Wouldn’t it be ironic if Donald Trump made us see sense. (more…)
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Japan’s arms sales, fatal law, and the K-pop community – Asian Media Report
Tokyo’s new weapons export rules, the never-ending China-Japan rift, Thucydides Trap’s historical flaw, Global South’s central ceasefire role, Asian fossil-fuels fall, and BTS manager’s arrest warrant. (more…)
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The Anzac story is bigger than we remember
The Anzac tradition honours sacrifice, but the broader, global contribution to the war effort remains under-recognised in Australia’s national memory.