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law & crime June 22, 2019
Rosie Batty: the private toll of public grief
This week, Luke Batty would have turned 17. For his mother the years since his death have been marked by public esteem and an intense personal hell.
law & crime June 15, 2019
‘The act is a dog’: whistleblower shields too weak
After last week’s AFP raids, public servants speak out about Mike Pezzullo’s hypocrisy, the government’s culture of secrecy and whistleblower protections.
immigration May 4, 2019
Political engagement on WeChat
As election day approaches, both Labor and the Coalition have taken to the social media platform WeChat to appeal to Chinese-Australian voters – even if it might lead to scrutiny by the Chinese government.
asia pacific May 11, 2019
Journalist Maria Ressa and the Philippine election
Rappler co-founder Maria Ressa discusses the political situation in the Philippines ahead of the country’s May 13 midterm elections, the first test of Rodrigo Duterte’s continuing hold on popularity.
law & crime April 20, 2019
Julian Assange: master of disguise
The arrest of Julian Assange is just another chapter in a story of complications and contradictions.
law & crime April 13, 2019
After the Christchurch massacre, the Coalition and Labor passed a bill prohibiting the sharing of abhorrent material on social media, but experts argue the new law will achieve little.
media April 6, 2019
Inside the Liberal Party’s dirt unit
As the Liberal Party dirt unit that helped win the NSW election opens up about tactics, key players are moving to the federal campaign.
law & crime March 23, 2019
The public service code of conduct
A Canberra public servant’s anonymous posts on social media led to her sacking and now to the High Court in a free speech case with far-reaching consequences for the federal government.
media March 16, 2019
Minor parties the key to NSW poll
With just a week to go until the NSW election, the major parties are campaigning hard to woo voters. But it’s the micro-parties that may end up deciding who will govern.
property December 15, 2018
The truth behind housing market forecasts
As the media, politicians and those with a vested interest scaremonger over the housing market, the reality is far less bleak – for those who aren’t renting, at least.
media November 10, 2018
Kerry O’Brien reflects on John Howard
For a significant part of Kerry O’Brien’s career, John Howard dominated Australian politics. The award-winning journalist talks about the former PM’s divisive recipe for success.
