We need the courage to reopen
When confronted with the unknown, it’s human to feel afraid. Lockdowns and border closures may calm our fears, but they…
How drug prohibition caused the Lawyer X outrage
An outrageous injustice is currently being investigated before a Royal Commission in Melbourne – the case of Lawyer X, now…
When education is a waste of time and money
Think back to university or high school. Were you or your classmates ever left bored or wondering whether one of…
Cities can grow without gridlock
Perhaps you’ve heard of the City of Melbourne’s misguided plan to ban non-resident cars from the CBD. It’s understandable: our…
Give me your entrepreneurial masses…
What do Albert Einstein, Salvador Dali, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Freddie Mercury have in common? They were refugees who…
Our family law system is a mess
Given the ongoing debate over same-sex marriage, it’s worth asking whether our family law system should cover anyone, gay or…
How government increases housing prices
Australia’s housing prices are astronomical. Indeed, compared to local salaries, Australian cities are among the world’s most unaffordable places to…
Let the market unchain indigenous communities
The problem that has sparked the Royal Commission on juvenile detention is much broader than the way in which children…
