Australia stands apart from other Westminister countries in appointment of political advisers. Can merit rather than patronage prevail when the law is sparse and does not stipulate any precise requirements in terms of staff appointments. Read More
A universal basic income was discussed and then dropped in the 1970s. Instead of allowing people to live below the poverty line, we should reconsider this idea, argues Brian Howe. Read More
It’s often said “we can’t be what we can’t see”, but there is still only one Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander teacher for every 17 Indigenous students. Read More
Closing the Gap progress is slow. Three health experts offer their ideas for changes that can make a difference. Read More
The Cabinet Files story is not about who lost the key, or who sold the cabinet. It is about why these papers existed, were in a filing cabinet, and how such a range of documents ended up together. Read More
Our workplace and work processes may be contributing to stress and bad behaviour. Instead of miscategorising distressed people as psychopathic, managers can watch for early indicators of reactions that need care. Read More
It's OK to let a little anger show in the workplace, but you shouldn’t let it all out, research says. Read More
Hierarchies at work can stifle new ideas and increase costs. The flat organisation is increasingly in vogue in the private sector. Read More
LGBTQi+ inclusive sexuality education reduces negative stereotypes and biases, creating a safer school environment for LGBTQi+ students. Inclusive policies across all curricula helps all students feel safe. Read More
Algorithms don't do the right thing unless they are designed to, but creating ethical machine learning is no easy task, argues Data61's Lachlan McCalman. Read More
Victim-survivors face a wide range of barriers to disclosing their experiences, regardless of the context in which the assault occurred. Read More
Simply reforming the allocation of the GST among states is not going to change the adverse effects of current Commonwealth-state financial arrangements, writes Professor John Freebairn. But there are other opportunities that could lead to higher living standards for all. Read More
The role of the Threatened Species Commissioner needs to be broadened and strengthened to protect Australia's environment from degradation and species loss. Read More
The Grattan Institute pored through several million Google Maps estimates of travel times in Australia’s largest cities. This is what they learned. Read More
What introverts think they will feel in a leadership position plays a powerful role in explaining why introverts struggle to emerge as leaders. Read More
