“Drain the Billabong” – Who is Influencing Public Debate
Australians are distrustful of our public figures. Even in our healthy democracy, Australians still are unaware…
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Andrew Leigh on Political Bloodsports
The old adage that “a week is a long time in politics” certainly holds true with…
A New Language Test for Migrants
The Australian government has yet again proposed to tighten up its language requirements for immigrants: a…
Will Australia Ever Become a Republic? Will This Debate Ever End?
Prince Charles is set to make an appearance for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony tomorrow and…
Overhaul of Espionage and Intelligence Laws
Back in December Malcolm Turnbull announced an overhaul of the current espionage and intelligence laws after…
Dictionary of Sydney: 25 years since the Redfern Speech
Paul Keating’s 1992 address to launch the United Nations international year of the world’s indigenous peoples…
Humanitarian Representatives Call for Medical Aid on Manus
Could you imagine walking on Manus Island and meeting the refugees and asylum seekers there? Producer…
Australia’s new Super Ministry
This week the Turnbull government announced the creation of a new Home Affairs super ministry led…
What does a Candid Christopher Pyne Reveal?
INTRO: What were you doing last Friday night, winding down after a long week at work? Maybe…