It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters
For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman.Jenny Wilkinson’s appointment is historic in its own right. Even more remarkable is the fact she joins Michele Bu...
With Trump undoing years of progress, can the US salvage its Pacific Islands strategy?
Donald Trump signs a proclamation expanding fishing rights in the Pacific Islands, April 17.Getty ImagesSince 2018, the United States has worked, albeit often haltingly, to regain its footing wit...
Senator Tammy Tyrrell on wild days in Tasmania
Tasmanian politics has been thrown into chaos after a Labor motion of no confidence forced Premier Jeremy Rockliff to either resign or call for a new election. The premier opted for the latter, w...
the galahs are chattering about ‘productivity’, but can Labor really get it moving?
Former prime minister Paul Keating famously used to say the resident galah in any pet shop was talking about micro-economic policy. These days, if you encounter a pet shop with a galah, she&rsquo...
Is the US playing cat and mouse ahead of expected Albanese-Trump talks?
For the first time in memory, an Australian prime minister is approaching a prospective meeting with a US president with a distinct feeling of wariness. Of course Anthony Albanese would deny it. ...
Global outrage over Gaza has reinforced a ‘siege mentality’ in Israel – what are the implications for peace?
After more than 20 months of devastating violence in Gaza, the right-wing Israeli government’s pursuit of two irreconcilable objectives — “destroying” Hamas and releasing ...
The Jack’s Law expansion is a symbolic step – it’s not a solution to knife crime
khak/ShutterstockLaws just passed in Queensland give police unprecedented powers to scan people with a handhel…
What’s the potential effect of sanctions on Israeli ministers? Here’s what my research shows
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK this week announced sanctions against two members of the Isr…
Trump may try to strike a deal with AUKUS review, but here’s why he won’t sink it
The Pentagon has announced it will review the massive AUKUS agreement between the United States, United Kingdo…
After weeks of confusion and chaos, Tasmania heads back to the polls on July 19
The Tasmanian government has called a state election for July 19, the fourth in a little over seven years.Foll…
the government’s big productivity challenge
Higher productivity has quickly emerged as an economic reform priority for Labor’s second term.Prime Min…
Q+A follows The Project onto the scrap heap – so where to now for non-traditional current affairs?
Two long-running television current affairs programs are coming to an end at the same time, driving home the f…
Sanctioning extremist Israeli ministers is a start, but Australia and its allies must do more
The Australian government is imposing financial and travel sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers: Itama…
Is regulation really to blame for the housing affordability crisis?
ymgerman/ShutterstockThe Albanese government has a new mantra to describe the housing crisis, which is showing…
Labor’s win at the 2025 federal election was its biggest since 1943, with its largest swings in the cities
We now have the (almost!) final results from the 2025 federal election - with only Bradfield still to be compl…
What are the ‘less lethal’ weapons being used in Los Angeles?
After United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested multiple people on alleged immig…
Australia-US rift over sanctions on Israeli ministers further complicates Albanese-Trump expected talks
Australia, together with the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, has imposed sanctions on two mini…
Why does the US still have a Level 1 travel advisory warning despite the chaos?
No travel can be considered completely safe. There are inherent risks from transportation, criminal activity, …
