The so-called ‘code wars’ continue in Australia winter sport with National Rugby League (NRL) chair Peter V’Landys claiming victory over the Australian Football League (AFL) in...
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Blaming Donald Trump for conservative losses in both Canada and Australia is being too kind to Peter Dutton David Smith, University of Sydney Australia’s federal election, held...
Donald Trump won another election…for the centre left. First there was Canada with Prime Minister Mark Carney from the centre-left Liberal Party of Canada and now...
Grattan on Friday: Key markers on the bumpy road to this election Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra When we look back, we can see the road to...
Big and small spending included in Labor costings, but off-budget items yet to be revealed Stephen Bartos, University of Canberra The federal budget will be stronger than...
Grattan on Friday: Coalition’s campaign lacks good planning and enough elbow grease Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Whatever the result on May 3, even people within the...
Imagine this. A centre-left government behind in the polls against a surging conservative opposition. An immigration and housing policy crisis causing anxiety amongst voters. Populist parties...
Why do Labor and the Coalition have so many similar policies? It’s simple mathematics Gabriele Gratton, UNSW Sydney Pundits and political scientists like to repeat that we...
Leaders trade barbs and well-worn lines in unspectacular third election debate Joshua Black, Australian National University; Andrea Carson, La Trobe University, and Zareh Ghazarian, Monash University Anthony...
Home ownership in Australia was once regarded as proof of success in life. However, it remains elusive for many people today. Prices have soared beyond wage...
Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide Helen Hodgson, Curtin University Federal elections always offer the opportunity for a reset. Whoever wins...
This chart explains why Trump backflipped on tariffs. The economic damage would have been huge James Giesecke, Victoria University and Robert Waschik, Victoria University The Trump administration...
Financial markets are tanking. Here’s why it’s best not to panic Luke Hartigan, University of Sydney Financial markets around the world have been slammed by the Trump...
With US bombers at the ready, can Trump cut a deal with Iran and avoid a war? Amin Saikal, Victoria University The United States and Iran are...
