Democracy belongs to the people, not the political machine

19 Oct 2026 | Democracy must extend beyond the ballot box, with meaningful public participation, greater acco ...  

Trump's weapons in space violate international law

17 Oct 2026 | The Trump Administration has confirmed it has deployed operational weapons in space, accelerating ...  

Frydenberg flirts with political comeback despite past blunders

17 Oct 2026 | Josh Frydenberg was in the news this week, using his book launch to hint at a return to politics ...  

Russia’s nuclear warning to NATO pushes the world closer to war

16 Oct 2026 | Russia’s nuclear threats over Kaliningrad have heightened fears that escalating tensions with ...  

Democracy for sale: The powerful institutions escaping their own scrutiny

15 Oct 2026 | Institutions promoting democracy abroad must face the same scrutiny they demand of others, part ...  

Trump's tiger diplomacy leaves Australia dangerously exposed

15 Oct 2026 | Trump’s unpredictable trade policies expose Australia’s dependence on the U.S. and the need ...  

Student visa crackdown puts international students and families in limbo

14 Oct 2026 | Australia’s tougher student visa rules are leaving international students and their families ...  

High Court decision a game-changer for Australia on eve of COP31

14 Oct 2026 | The High Court’s ruling against the Hunter Valley mine’s expansion is a significant moment for ...  

Public executions, AUKUS and the right of Australian communities to say no

13 Oct 2026 | A proposed U.S. public execution raises questions about AUKUS and Australian communities’ right ...  

OpenAI under scrutiny over security failures and research ethics

13 Oct 2026 | OpenAI’s security breaches and disputed research claims have raised serious questions about the ...  

When suspicion becomes certainty: The politics of terrorism

13 Oct 2026 | Politicians and media are accused of rushing to label incidents as terrorism before the facts are ...