Australian Federal Election 2025

Politics & Society

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Will the 2025 election spark a realignment of climate politics in Australia?

The second-term Albanese government will be under strong international and domestic pressures to step up its efforts to decarbonise the economy. It has the numbers, so will it happen?

Politics & Society

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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

Politics & Society

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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

Politics & Society

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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

Politics & Society

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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

Politics & Society

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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

Politics & Society

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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

Politics & Society

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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

Environment

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Research

We’re missing out on the clean ‘natural nuclear’ energy beneath our feet

Geothermal energy from the Earth’s core gives Australia the potential to warm houses and power businesses 24/7 using existing infrastructure from other energy industries

Politics & Society

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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