Should Australia increase its defence spending? We asked 5 experts
Both Labor and the Coalition are considering an increase to defence spending ahead of the federal election.Defence spending is currently at about 2% of gross domestic product (GDP), or around A$5...
Despite some key milestones since 2000, Australia still has a long way to go on gender equality
Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countrie...
5 things to look for in the budget – and why we really need another budget soon
Jim Chalmers likes to boast, or marvel, that he is the first treasurer since Ben Chifley to deliver four budgets in a term. If Labor wins the May election, the treasurer will reckon the budget wi...
How will the history-making new Olympics boss shape sports worldwide, and in Australia?
In a surprisingly emphatic result, 41-year-old Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe’s Sport Minister, was selected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its 144th sessio...
Peter Dutton wants American anti-mafia laws to take on the CFMEU. Could they work in Australia?
In June 1988, the Reagan administration launched the most important US labour case of the past half-century. T…
Malcolm Fraser and the modern Liberal Party
Fifty years ago, Liberal MPs chose Malcolm Fraser as their leader. Eight months later, he led them into power …
Every generation thinks they had it the toughest, but for Gen Z, they’re probably right
Every generation thinks they had it tough, but evidence suggests young Australians today might have a case for…
Dutton says he could handle Donald Trump, but can any Australian PM?
In the Trump age, how the next government, whether Labor or Coalition, will handle foreign affairs, defence an…
Trump is ignoring the power of nationalism at his own peril
US President Donald Trump has exploited American nationalism as effectively as anyone in living memory. What s…
In 2000, Australia was defined by the Olympics, border politics and reconciliation. So what really has changed?
The world had its eyes on Sydney in 2000. A million people lined the harbour to ring in the new millennium (th…
Labor promises PBS scripts will cost no more than $25, under latest health pitch for election
The Albanese government will make another pre-election offer in health, promising that if re-elected it will …
Putin made Trump wait, then strung him along – it’s clear his war aims in Ukraine have not changed
US President Donald Trump’s phone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, didn’t take a…
Peter Dutton wants to deport criminal dual citizens. We already have laws for that
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has floated the idea of amending the Australian Constitution to allow governmen…
A stronger neck can help young athletes reduce their risk of concussion
Dziurek/ShutterstockDuring Australia’s winter sports seasons, hundreds of thousands of children will ta…
