Kevin Andrews: a quiet reformer
I first met Kevin Andrews in his ministerial office shortly after the 2004 election, where he interviewed me for the…
Albanese could learn from Howard when it comes to Indonesia
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto visiting Australia before he has even been inaugurated is a positive sign. But the history of…
Democracy is better off with policy think tanks
In case you missed it, media attention recently focused on a US think tank and its worked-up policy plans for…
Back to the future: workplace reform takes centre stage again
The industrial relations scare campaign has begun, as we count down to the next federal election. The recent leaking of…
Time for Marles to steer HMAS Defence
The minister is all at sea
Alarm bells ringing on the waterfront (again)
In the throes of a four-month waterfront dispute featuring the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) and Emirati global logistics…
Make civics education great again
The unveiling of the 2003 Howard Government Cabinet records last week is more than just a revelation of political decisions…
Carter’s presidency: Albanese’s fate?
The recent passing of Eleanor Rosalynn Carter at age 96 provides a poignant opportunity to reflect on her husband Jimmy…
