AUKUS makes ‘unwavering’ pledge to peaceful, rules-based order Defence In a joint statement from the Australian, UK and US (AUKUS) leaders, the trilateral group reaffirmed its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. …
Australia founding member of global alliance to fight online abuse Monday March 21, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse has been launched to help fight online abuse.
Premium Insights and analysis Who are the Ukrainian ‘separatists’ being used as pawns in Russia’s military posturing? Wednesday February 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Who are the separatist groups in these now Russian-backed breakaway regions of Ukraine? And are they really Russian puppets who buy into Putin's lines?…
AUKMIN focuses on Indo-Pacific Friday January 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia will host top UK officials on Friday to discuss both nations' support of an open, inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific region.
Premium Insights and analysis Did nudge theory boost Australia’s herd immunity? Thursday November 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Behavioural fatigue within the community means policymakers should be wary of relying too heavily on COVID vaccine nudge interventions. …
‘Appalling episode’: Former PM puts AUKUS deal in firing line Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Malcolm Turnbull questions why Australia is entering a new submarine deal without its own nuclear industry and claims broken trust has hurt national security.
Northern Ireland, born of strife 100 years ago, again erupts in political violence Tuesday April 13, 2021 By James Waller Editors' Picks Roiled anew by the impact of Brexit, Northern Ireland is seemingly moving in a darker and more dangerous direction.
The Queen’s gambit: New evidence shows how Her Majesty wields influence on legislation Tuesday February 9, 2021 By Anne Twomey Editors' Picks The Queen exercises extensive soft power by influencing government policy and bills before they are introduced to parliament.
Premium Insights and analysis ‘Chaotic’ decision-making behind the UK’s mismanaged response to the pandemic Monday February 1, 2021 By David Donaldson Case studies The UK government has done a terrible job of managing the pandemic. Clearer strategic direction and improved relationships between advisors and ministers could have helped.
Premium Insights and analysis Facing COVID-19: Are the UK and US still ‘world-class’ governments? Tuesday November 10, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Features As hope dawns on a renewed coronavirus response in the United States after the defeat of Donald Trump, special friend the United Kingdom is bracing…
Premium Insights and analysis The UK government said it was ‘following the science’ on COVID-19. Why does it have the worst outbreak in Europe? Wednesday July 8, 2020 By David Donaldson Case studies What went wrong? And where does the fault lie — the science, the science advisers, or the politicians?…
Premium Trends and research Extensive social distancing required: the paper that led to Britain’s U-turn on coronavirus policy Friday March 20, 2020 By David Donaldson Features Mild mitigation measures will not be enough to stop a spike in coronavirus cases overwhelming the health system, argues a paper released by researchers at…
Premium Trends and research Outsourcing: where it has worked, and how to avoid being caught out Thursday February 20, 2020 By David Donaldson Career Advice Some services have benefited from outsourcing, while others have caused harm to vulnerable people. A UK study examines what factors make failure more likely, and…
Clerk's apology sets tone for mending the wounds of UK harassment Tuesday March 13, 2018 By Harley Dennett Career Advice When a British public sector institution found itself at the centre of #MeToo claims, its head acted swiftly to apologise to his staff for leaving the…
Another nail in the coffin for UK PPPs: a sign for Australia's PPP market? Friday February 16, 2018 By The Mandarin Features The UK's audit office is critical of government enthusiasm for public private partnerships when there's not much data to say whether the benefits of PPPs…
