After addressing the National Press Club last Wednesday on his proposed National Anti-Corruption Commission, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus faced questions from some of Australia's elite political journalists. read now...

On the matter of the recent Lidia Thorpe controversy, I want to state a layperson perspective, one we won't see much of amidst the swamp of Australian political opinion columns. read now...

Construction has begun on Wonder Reef II, on the primary sand dunes at Narrowneck. read now...

Wage stagnation is a bigger problem in keeping up with the cost of living than rising inflation. read now...

The national skills crisis is influencing PM Anthony Albanese's commitment to full employment. read now...

A significant step toward boosting Labor's lacklustre climate policy would be to end the logging of native forests and dump the disastrous Emissions Reduction Fund inherited from the Coalition. read now...

Despite a potential backlash by the Murdoch press, the time is right for Labor to repeal the planned Stage 3 tax cuts. read now...

Repealing the Stage 3 tax cuts won't be an easy task, presenting Anthony Albanese with a unique set of challenges. read now...

While much has been discussed about electing an Australian president, more consideration is required before moving forward as a republic. read now...

With the Federal Budget only weeks away, time is running out for Labor to make the right decision on its Stage 3 tax cuts policy. read now...

A commitment from the U.S. to "no first use" of nuclear weapons could significantly reduce the current risk of a nuclear war. read now...

Victoria’s Labor Government jacked up its targets for clean energy and emissions reduction, setting the State on course to reach a 95% share of renewables on its electricity grid by 2035 and a 75-80% reduction in emissions by that date. rea...

Internal problems and poor party management have left the Conservative Party in a state of chaos. read now...

In the 1930s, three friends are framed for a murder and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. read now...

How easy is your job when the opposition is content to be worst on ground continually? read now...

Nothing should stall debate on a republic in the lead-up to a possible referendum in the next term of Parliament. read now...

Former PM Scott Morrison has joined the global lecture circuit where he is amusingly advertised as a "globalisation mastermind".  read now...

As Julie Bishop and Scott Morrison remind us why we're better off without the Coalition, the ABC continues to forgive the crimes of the L-NP. read now...

With journalistic bias still a major problem in our country, it's time for the press to take accountability and become more critical. read now...

Unnecessary data retention measures are an incitement for unlawful access and Australia needs to follow examples set by the EU. read now...

While southeast Queensland is being given a large-scale digital boost, the funding might have better served smaller infrastructure projects. read now...

The recent breach of Optus data shows that we need to do more in terms of cyber security, both from companies and users. read now...

The release of APRA’s annual points of presence data will be an integrity test for both its chairman Wayne Byres and Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers. read now...

IA can now unveil the identity of Dominique Grubisa’s new game-changer platform. read now...

The public is being invited to comment on the draft environmental impact statement for a town of 7,200 on protected wetlands in Toondah Harbour. read now...

Despite trying to soften his image, Peter Dutton remains prodigiously unpopular, writes Belinda Jones.  read now...

Following Julia Gillard's Misogyny Speech, coverage in the press demonstrated a detachment from the true meaning behind her words. read now...

The future of Italy will soon be in the hands of a woman inspired by the hobbits of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy literature. read now...

The Misogyny Speech may be trending but what has really changed ten years on? read now...

In appointing Justice Jayne Jagot to the High Court, the Albanese Government has made history: for the first time, the court will have a majority of women on its bench. read now...

Is the ongoing rise in asylum applications from Pacific Island nations a case of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade shifting risks and costs to other agencies? read now...

A debate ensues about the outstanding stage three tax cuts. read now...

"The Global South must urgently adapt to the climate emergency so that it can protect its people from a crisis they did nothing to cause," said Extinction Rebellion. read now...

Australia hoisted the T20 cup into the Arabian sky last year after winning the elusive trophy for the first time. Twenty20 World Cup cricket starts this Sunday in Geelong with all signs pointing to a blistering series. read now...

Suicide and incarceration statistics from Banksia Hill prison highlight a lack of proper rehabilitation for our troubled youth. read now...

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has done the unspeakable and emphasised Labor's dedication towards fixing the climate crisis. read now...

Vladimir Putin's misguided views of Ukraine's independence are inaccurate, as history reveals. read now...

ICAC correction... that should read "cloak of transparency". read now...

Because of ignorance, diagnosis and treatment of children with FASD are delayed — even though early intervention is of utmost importance for children with associated problems. read now...

Andrew Thorburn's exit as CEO of Essendon Football Club has nothing to do with religious discrimination and everything to do with out-of-step bigotry. read now...

The fossil fuel industry’s sham use of lawsuits to silence environmental advocates while arguing that its climate denial is protected speech is not playing well in U.S. courts. read now...

The government's human services department is in desperate need of reform after struggling to assist a nation in crisis. read now...

We're running out of time to curb the fossil fuel industry's production of environmentally destructive plastic. read now...

The Bruce Lehrmann trial is in its second week, with many concerned about the well-being of Brittany Higgins. read now...

After years of Coalition cruelty toward asylum seekers, it's time for Australia to be progressive and show overdue compassion. read now...

Insiders has given Opposition Leader Peter Dutton a platform to spout lies regarding the Stage 3 tax cuts. read now...

Backflipping on COVID isolation periods seems politically motivated in order for a Labor win in the Victorian Election. read now...

A new conservation plan designed to protect koalas is once again failing to save the species from extinction. read now...

The prohibition of internet-based gambling to Australians attracts little media attention despite the fact it has been an utter failure. read now...

'Beforeigners' is a wild time-travelling Scandinavian series with plenty to say on migration, technology and the universal need to connect. read now...

Due to CEO Andrew Thorburn's resignation after one day, the turmoil at Essendon Football Club may turn out to be a game-saver. read now...

On 8 September, Australians across the country turned to their mates and asked RU OK? read now...

Never underestimate the power of failure.  read now...

A vanishingly small group of neo-Nazis protested a family-friendly event in Moonee Ponds last weekend. A vanishingly small group of neo-Nazis protested a family-friendly event in Moonee Ponds last weekend.  read now...

The British Monarchy offers nothing of value to Australia, its citizens and especially its Indigenous Peoples. read now...

A new series based on the life and deeds of Jeffrey Dahmer has broken Netflix records and stirred up a controversial debate. read now...

Because the first time around, ditching COVID-safe precautions worked so well. read now...

Dominique Grubisa continues down the path of her mentor, Donald Trump, doubling down... down, down, deeper and down. read now...

The president of Mexico recently spoke out in support of Julian Assange as the WikiLeaks founder was honoured with the keys to Mexico City. Australia must do more to bring Assange home. read now...

Sneakily released by the Albanese Government recently, the much-awaited Regional Banking Taskforce report contains nothing that will save a single bank. read now...

It is only fitting that the Royal Commission into the Robodebt disaster will likely call forth Scott Morrison, Alan Tudge, Stuart Robert, Christian Porter and Michael Keenan. read now...

New mobile technology allowing increased connectivity among phones is about to revolutionise the market. read now...

As conservative commentary in the media strives to cripple democracy, voices challenging the Right wing are becoming louder. read now...

The recent Optus data breach has shown an urgent need for reform of Australia's data protection laws. read now...

The Labor Government has issued its largest number of Skilled Independent visas in years as well as lowering the criteria for applicants. read now...

After the passing of Queen Elizabeth, there has been much discussion about Australia moving forward as a republic. read now...

After a public holiday for the former Queen Elizabeth II to mourn her death, yesterday was another holiday for her birthday. read now...

Our politicians are making poor decisions regarding the pandemic, essentially leaving us to fend for ourselves. read now...

Ten years on from Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech, has media representation of women really improved? read now...

Despite claims of being an ethical bank, the CBA has a trail of malpractice victims that paints a different picture. read now...

The Commonwealth Bank, while publicly claiming to be an ethical bank, privately tells its perennial victims to go away. read now...

Australian racetracks are brutal and dangerous for dogs and animal abuse within the sport is rife, yet state governments still proclaim their support for the greyhound racing industry. read now...

The Coalition Government’s last year in office saw wealth shift further from the poor to the rich. read now...

In an embarrassing gaffe leaked after last Sunday’s Insiders, host David Speers was caught on a "hot mic" calling social media “a horrible, horrible place”. read now...

The Queen's legacy is complex, John Longhurst writes. read now...

Labor's new anti-corruption legislation may prove to be a signal moment but the devil is in the detail. read now...

Stakeholders have accused the Victoria State Government of sidestepping consultation over proposed changes to animal welfare laws that could include licensing for horse activity. read now...

Two climbers become stranded atop a 610-metre tower with no food or ways to communicate with the world below them. read now...

Yes... this latest stuff-up has completely hacked them off. read now...

For those descended from the subjects of British imperialist conquest, the Queen, her ancestors and her descendants represent the ultimate evil empire. read now...

A massive wind farm development in north Queensland comes with a devastating price to the environment. read now...

A 1981 High Court decision to allow the funding of religious schools was a bad move that fractured Australia's education system. read now...

Dr Stephen Strange must protect a young girl with the ability to cross universes from an evil being trying to usurp her power. read now...

Former Top Gun pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is called back to train a new group of students for a perilous mission. read now...

While much is known about the King of Rock n' Roll, there is another story behind his rise and fall. read now...

A young girl is accused of murder and must face her ultimate fight for survival against prejudice and the legal system. read now...

A case full of money brings together an assortment of assassins on board a bullet train to Kyoto, ending in high-speed mayhem. read now...

In 2018, 13 young boys were trapped for weeks in a flooded cave as rescuers tried to solve the puzzle of how to bring them out. read now...

A young girl experiences a loving home for the first time when she spends the summer on a farm with distant relatives. read now...

The conservative side of politics may have the Australian mainstream media on its side but the Andrews Government’s secret weapon is the Victorian Liberal Party Opposition. read now...

Regional Australians angry over continued bank closures have a chance to see their complaints aired in Federal Parliament. read now...

A federal human rights act will encourage equality among Australians and begin the process of ending racism. read now...

Privatisation of Australia's broadband network would be a tricky process, but ultimately beneficial to us all. read now...

In this article from 2019, Ross Jones highlighted one of the more damning scandals tarnishing Dutton's name. read now...

Unless humanity starts making urgent changes, neoliberalism will have disastrous consequences on our planet. read now...

Santos has been ordered to shut down a major drilling operation after it was found that local Tiwi Islanders had not been consulted. read now...

Self-professed property maven Dominique Grubisa appears to have an obsession with former U.S. President Donald Trump. read now...

The dramatic decline of the once-great U.S. economy has important lessons for Australia and the world. read now...

Tony Adams and Romaine Rutnam unpack Chip Le Grand's new book, 'Lockdown', which advocates that public health policy also concentrates on affected individuals. read now...

Toyota has been identified as a major roadblock to electric vehicle transition, delaying climate action by refusing to set phase-out dates for fossil fuel engines. read now...