UN’s top climate adviser says Australia must phase out coal
Australia must phase out coal by 2030 if it is to avoid catastrophic climate change and major disruption to the economy,…
Cormann outlines major tax reform in Crawford address
Former finance minister and OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann has detailed a new plan to ensure large…
Choosing bold climate action
Address by Mr Selwin Hart, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on…
Australia must build economic resilience: Treasurer
Australian Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg has called on Australian businesses to keep building their resilience in the face of…
Update tackles Japan's reinvention after PM's resignation
The resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after successfully hosting the most difficult Olympic and Paralympic…
PNG’s private security industry could improve public safety
A new report from researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) highlights the vital role private security plays in…
Body cams alone not enough to prevent police violence
Experts are calling for broader police reforms after new analysis from The Australian National…
Code of conduct needed to stop sexual assault in Parliament
Australia must urgently adopt a code of conduct to prevent abuse, harassment and sexual misconduct in Parliament, say leading…
There is hope in action
Brian Schmidt outlines why he and another 125 Nobel Laureates are calling on G7 leaders to act on climate change. This…
'Australia must regulate' child sex content online
Child sexual abuse content has flourished unabated on Australia's Cocos Keeling Islands' top-level internet domain and must be…
A ‘treasure’ map of Indigenous history in Australia
A new project at The Australian National University (ANU) shifts from the Australian history told from our colonial beginnings to…
Most Australians support tax levy to improve aged care
The vast majority of Australians aren't confident in the country's aged care system, with more than one-in-10 saying they have no…
Threat of modern slavery still alive today
Geopolitical tensions could disrupt the global supply chain and provide opportunities for modern slavery to prosper, the Hon…
Confidence in government among voters drops
There has been "a very large decline in confidence in Federal Government among Australian voters", new analysis from The…
Australia needs an education ambassador: experts
Australia must establish an Office for Education Trade Diversification and appoint an Ambassador for Australian Education,…
Employment post-JobSeeker remains steady
Employment and hours worked have remained steady, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the scaling back of JobSeeker, new…
Most Aussies say things look dire for when they retire
A majority of Australians think the age pension should be increased, while most Australians who aren't retired think they won't…
Pandemic year points to more crisis for Australia and China
2020 marked a year of rolling crises for both Australia and China that have shaken the two nations and their relationship, a new…
Australia and America in lockstep on China, US diplomat says
Australia and the United States are working together on contingency plans for the potential scenario…
Strong support for climate action among Australian voters
The vast majority of Australian voters support climate action, but their degree of support varies significantly across political…
