Politics & Society
Special Report
Is this the golden age of retirement?
The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows we’re retiring later, but healthier and wealthier
Special Report
There’s still a gender gap in retirement
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows women retire slightly younger than men, with more caring responsibilities for grandchildren, and with much less superannuation
Special Report
Retirees have never been wealthier, except for those that aren’t
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that many Australians die with significant wealth from home ownership and superannuation, but can this last?
Opinion
US uncertainty has left key countries rethinking their Trump ties
China’s summit was more than just diplomatic theatre, but rather a carefully curated message about Beijing’s influence amid intensifying geopolitical uncertainty
Opinion
Homophobia in AFL is not an isolated incident. It’s time we stopped treating it that way
Focusing on single acts of bigotry releases institutions, like the AFL, of any responsibility and ensures ongoing homophobia and racism in football
Opinion
‘The fundamental and inherent rights of First Peoples to water’
The need for major water reform in Victoria and Australia is clear – and Traditional Owners should be at its heart
Opinion
The amount of personal info Australian renters have to hand over is ‘staggering’
Many renters have little choice but to hand over excessive amounts of personal information when they apply for properties. While some states and territories are making moves to address this, others are lagging behind.
Analysis
What the Brittany Higgins ruling tells us about defamation in Australia
Former Western Australian senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation case against former staffer Brittany Higgins over social media posts
Analysis
Victoria’s made history with exclusive native title – but it doesn’t tackle water justice
Aboriginal Traditional Owners now have more control over parts of their ancestral lands – but a colonial-era quirk in water law means they can’t freely use the water that flows through it