About the author Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He lectures at RMIT University, Melbourne. Email: bkampmark@gmail.com
Premium Insights and analysis Inconclusive waivers: The WTO agreement on COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday June 28, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The COVID-19 IP waiver is curiously being criticised by both charity groups and the pharmaceutical industry.
Premium Columnists Contracting in surplus: Russia as economic enigma Thursday June 16, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Russia's trade accounts show how problematic it is to target and isolate an economy within a market system that is utterly global in nature.
Premium Columnists Aquatic costings: Divorce and the Franco-Australian submarine agreement Tuesday June 14, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Defence Now we know the quantum of compensation that follows the scuppering of the diesel submarine deal between the Naval Group and Canberra. Sigh.
Premium Columnists Money not enough to stop a threatened teacher exodus Friday June 10, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Monetary incentives are patchy substitutes for supportive policies that promote retention and improvement in teachers' workplace conditions.
Premium Columnists Australia’s food supply is vulnerable to cyberattacks Sunday June 5, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Economy & Industry When it comes to cybersecurity obligations for critical infrastructure like financial services, power, water, etc., food & beverage is at the bottom of the list.
Premium Columnists Macron looks to Albanese to rebuild France-Australian relationship Monday May 30, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks In a 20-minute phone call on May 25, Macron informed Albanese that he wished to commence the repair work on the Franco-Australian relationship.
Premium Columnists A problematic oil embargo against Russia Tuesday May 10, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia will include an embargo on Russian crude oil by November and a ban on refined products by…
Premium Columnists Independent candidates giving parties a run for their money Monday May 2, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks It's likely the next parliament will sport more independents than any previous one. Naturally, this concerns the major parties, who say balance of power deals…
Premium Insights and analysis Russia, sanctions and the rebounding ruble Wednesday April 6, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Russia, after initial economic hiccups, is showing that the effectiveness of sanctions remains a contentious issue.
Premium Insights and analysis On guard: Australia told to await Russian cyberattacks Thursday March 31, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology Countries that clubbed together to impose harsh sanctions against Moscow are very much on the frontline of potential cyber retaliation.
Premium Columnists Unenforceable actions: Australia, the Netherlands and MH17 Monday March 21, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks MH17 has a particularly strong hold on Australian politicians convinced of Moscow’s guilt. It incensed Tony Abbott so much he wished to 'shirtfront Putin.
Premium Columnists The SWIFT reaction to Russia’s attack on Ukraine won’t hit Russian banks too hard Sunday March 6, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Despite the seemingly apocalyptic outcomes, the removal of Russian banks from the SWIFT payments system is largely symbolic.
Premium Columnists Does Victoria have a sporting chance with the 2026 Commonwealth Games? Friday February 25, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Commonwealth Games cost, white elephant infrastructure, and logistics promise to pose the Victorian government of the day a few headaches.
Premium Insights and analysis No clear mission. Omicron, the ADF and aged care assistance Tuesday February 22, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Defence Aged care providers have been left in the dark on how to apply for ADF assistance, and confusion reigns over the roles played by Defence…
Premium Columnists Pricey and bogus: RATs on the market Tuesday February 1, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Policymakers no doubt are aware that crises breed opportunities. Where there are shortages of RATs, the counterfeiters will follow.