Australian Politics

Business & Economics

Taxing foreigners in the land of the ‘fair go’

Australia has signed treaties with eight other countries to protect their nationals from “more burdensome” taxation. But do our state and territory governments appreciate this?

Politics & Society

We need more than a ban on Nazi salutes to fight racism

While addressing racist gestures is important, criminalisation is not the only answer. We must deal with the underlying social, political and cultural conditions that enable them

Business & Economics

Client-lawyer privilege versus the Australian Tax Office

ATO officers have broad powers of information collection, but how far can they legally go when that information is protected by client professional privilege?

Politics & Society

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Opinion

‘Labor is a fair-weather friend of unionism’

With various Australian elections on the horizon, it shouldn’t be a surprise Labor governments are distancing themselves from the CFMEU. It’s happened throughout their history

Business & Economics

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Opinion

People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future

Environmental and social issues need to be considered together for sustainable finance reforms to contribute positively to the wellbeing of the planet and its people

Politics & Society

A new Australia Day for everyone

26 January is a divisive and illogical date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges Indigenous history while also reflecting modern Australia

Business & Economics

Changing the cost of some uni degrees didn’t change students’ minds

New research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices

Politics & Society

Banning the Nazi salute is one thing, let’s talk about the consequences

Neo-Nazis feed on fear and controversy. Their response to new Australian laws banning their symbols is hard to predict

Environment

The Australian Universities Accord cannot ignore climate change

COP28 is a reminder that higher education needs a mandate to combat the climate crisis and support the planet

Politics & Society

China welcomed Albanese but remains wary of Australia-US relations

The Australian PM’s visit to China was welcomed, but Chinese media remains wary about Australian-US international relations, say University of Melbourne experts