Premium The Briefing The Briefing: Australia as a safe haven for Hong Kong? Friday July 3, 2020 By Chris Woods Editors' Picks In the wake of China’s sweeping new security laws, could Australia create a targeted safe haven system for Hong Kong residents?…
Quantitative easing does not increase inequality Wednesday June 19, 2019 By Stephen Kirchner Economy & Industry Many of the myths about quantitative easing in the US have migrated to Australia and are now being heard from Australian politicians. The comments reflect…
Public servants hastily polish up the blue books as new Morrison ministry takes shape Wednesday May 22, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal A who's-who of the members in contention for Coalition ministerial positions in the days after the 2019 federal election.
Brandis refills human rights body—demands outcomes, less rhetoric Thursday May 5, 2016 By Harley Dennett News The government has restored the AHRC's ranks with advocates for human rights, age and disability rights, but still doesn't like its focus on minorities instead…
Tim Wilson quits, will the Human Rights Commission shrink again? Monday February 15, 2016 By David Donaldson News Tim Wilson is stepping down as freedom champion. How long will Attorney General George Brandis wait to replace Australia's most divisive human rights commissioner —…
Thousands of senior officials swept into expenses review Monday August 3, 2015 By Harley Dennett News Bronwyn Bishop may have the last laugh at the expense of senior public servants she once terrorised over use of taxpayer's money. The entitlements review…