Democracy under threat from cruelty and apathy

31 Jul 2019 | It's a common refrain to say democracy is at a critical point. Why does it seem so insecure? Mike ...  

How good is Scott Morrison?

31 Jul 2019 | By any standard, Scott Morrison’s Government has a very threadbare policy agenda, writes Michael ...  

The underground railroad for abortion

30 Jul 2019 | In the wake of restrictive U.S. abortion laws, a new Facebook group allows women to access pills ...  

The AFP: A question of independence and integrity

30 Jul 2019 | Newly appointed Commissioner Reece Kershaw will head the AFP at a critical time, as its post-e ...  

The four doctors who voted against Medevac

30 Jul 2019 | Four medical professionals and Coalition MPs were among those who voted to repeal the Medevac Bill ...  

MUNGO MACCALLUM: Bishop, Pyne and the politics of envy

29 Jul 2019 | Once again, the cultural warriors of the right are caught in a conflict of loathing.   

Optus and the question of data retention

29 Jul 2019 | Will the data retention scheme result in a cost blow out for the roll-out of 5G?  

Huge backlog of visa claims build under Dutton's watch

28 Jul 2019 | The Government has at last responded to the chaos in our visa system, writes Abul Rizvi.  

As Boris takes charge, Labour changes stance on Brexit

27 Jul 2019 | As hard Brexiteer Boris Johnson takes over, Labour is finally coming down on the side of Remain ...  

Wren's Week: Out with Medicare and in with nuclear power

27 Jul 2019 | A call has been made to scrap Medicare while the LNP wants to usher in the age of nuclear energy ...  

Does a masculine leadership style represent our multicultural society?

25 Jul 2019 | A masculine leadership, such as the one evident in our Liberal Government, results in the belit ...  

Newstart, wage theft and fat ducks

25 Jul 2019 | If you’re trying to "have a go" in order to put food on the table, don’t expect to "get a go ...  

EDITORIAL: Newstart, wage theft and fat ducks

24 Jul 2019 | "Having a go" just to put food on the table? Unless you're a well-fed restaurateur or politicia ...  

Climate change is a huge threat to 'national security'

24 Jul 2019 | With rising sea levels, Pacific island states will look to Australia for leadership or refuge ...  

MUNGO MACCALLUM: The Coalition's real-life 'Mediscare' on Medicare

23 Jul 2019 | The private health insurance funds have effectively been on notice for 50 years — since the ...  

Cottrell is no 'freedom of speech' advocate but a violent fascist

23 Jul 2019 | Authentic UPF Leader Blair Cottrell is no freedom of speech activist, he is an authoritarian who ...  

NBN sale ruled out — taxpayers to pay instead

23 Jul 2019 | It seems the NBN will not be sold, for now, but it remains a political football, which can be ...  

Combatting fake news

22 Jul 2019 | Is organised resistance to political falsehoods emerging and could this become an effective ...