Tag: Australia
Gareth Evans condemns Labor timidity, tells leadership to ‘recover mojo’
The former Labor minister says the Albanese government has been too defensive on key issues.
The government is looking to combat disinformation – but what about truth in political advertising?
Truth in political advertising laws have operated effectively in South Australia for the past 39 years, and similar laws should be introduced in other jurisdictions.
Gambling is causing great harm. Here’s how to tip the odds back in the community’s favour
Current regulations are not enough – we need an advertising ban and loss limits to reduce Australians’ huge gambling losses and the harm it causes.
Should misogyny be treated as a form of extremism?
The rise of misogynist attitudes among Australian boys occurs alongside an existing crisis — endemic levels of gender-based violence and murder perpetrated against women.
A rare aid success story has brought riches to a hardscrabble corner of the Pacific. Will it last?
High cocoa prices and a revitalised industry have resulted in a boom for Bougainville. But the long-lasting benefits will only materialise if the windfalls are saved and reinvested.
Compulsory voting in Australia is 100 years old. We should celebrate how special it makes our democracy
While there have been moves to making voting optional in Australia, voters have consistently expressed their support for it being compulsory.
Threats and challenges to Australia’s democracy are well outlined in government report. Now for some action
A new government report is a thoughtful and considered contribution to a debate on our democracy. Now it needs to spend money on debate and education.
Young Australians feel they are ‘missing out’ on being young: new research
Should “being young” be enshrined as a human right?
Albanese discusses delicate issues with Chinese premier, including avoiding future military incidents
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Quang discussed Chinese foreign interference in Australia and the situation of Australian national Yang Hengjun, incarcerated in China for alleged spying.
New Caledonians are looking to Australia as a safe haven. But for most, migration remains out of reach
More than 40,000 New Caledonians visited Australia last year, but the pathways to a permanent move are still quite limited.
A student’s visa has been cancelled for links to ‘weapons of mass destruction’. What’s going on with Australian research security?
As concerns over research security grow, Australia has no national policy or consistent approach.
Crisis of faith: why Australian women have so little trust in religious institutions
A new survey shows Australian women have little trust in religious institutions, particularly when it comes to the protection of children.
As Australia reels from the Bondi attack, such mass murder incidents remain rare
The violent attack in a Sydney shopping centre left seven people dead, including the attacker, and many more injured, horrifying the nation.
The politics of recognition: Australia and the question of Palestinian statehood
Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is the result of decades of grassroots activism, but much work remains to be done to achieve Palestinian self-determination.
Once enemies, Japan and US strengthen their alliance – and it goes beyond AUKUS
During a state visit to the White House, the US and Japanese leaders announce a suite of new agreements aimed at countering China’s growing power.
