Politics & Society

How China’s chip strategy outsmarts Trump’s tariff trap

China’s semiconductor chip industry is decentralised, politically curated and immune to single points of failure

Opinion

The Australian Opposition’s electoral woes will get worse before they get better

Focusing on the ‘Trump-lite’ policies of the Liberal Party obscures the deep structural issues it faces

Opinion

Like Canada, Australia has rejected Trump’s disruption

Many Australians saw this Federal election as a referendum on the country’s future in a world re-shaped by Donald Trump. Labor’s confident win is a data point in a global realignment

Opinion

6 ways good climate policy helps your wallet and your health

Good economic and health policies depend on good climate policy, and the earlier we implement them, the better for our future

Opinion

One word is missing from this Australian election. It’s Asia.

Any new Australian government must navigate the confronting reality of a 'post-America Asia' as part of its foreign policy, but that’s not being talked about in this election campaign

Analysis

How construction technology can help solve Australia's housing crisis

Construction productivity has been declining for years; educating our workforce in new technologies and fostering entrepreneurial mindsets is vital for recovery

Opinion

Anti-trans attitudes have existed for years, but organised disinformation campaigns are increasingly driving them

Disinformation exists across all parts of the global political spectrum, but it goes far beyond simply lying

Analysis

The subtle theatre of Australia’s election season

Australian politics tends to shy away from grand spectacle, but Albanese and Dutton both need to reassure a restless public that, amid global chaos, Australia remains anchored in pragmatism

Analysis

Are young men really becoming more conservative?

Many young Australians are angry and disenfranchised, not least young men, but stigmatising and demonising them is counterproductive

Opinion

10 reasons why nuclear energy is a bad idea for Australia

There’s a lot of information and disinformation out there on nuclear energy. These are my 10 reasons why nuclear energy would be a bad idea for Australia