Australian Politics
A new Australia Day for everyone
26 January is a divisive date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges our history while looking forward, says University of Melbourne expert.
Changing the cost of some uni degrees didn’t change students’ minds
New University of Melbourne research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices in higher education.
Banning the Nazi salute is one thing, let’s talk about the consequences
Neo-Nazis feed on fear and controversy, and their response to new Australian laws banning their symbols is hard to predict, says a University of Melbourne exper
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, say University of Melbourne experts
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
Reconciling the unreconcilable
University of Melbourne experts ask how we process emotions about Australia's 'no' result to enshrine a Voice to Parliament - as individuals and as a society?
The 3 big lies of the no campaign
As Australians vote on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the no campaign has used lies to confuse a very simple question says University of Melbourne expert.
A philosophy of recognition
An Indigenous Voice enshrined in the Constitution is an invitation to stand with the oldest living culture in the world, says a University of Melbourne expert.
I’ve seen the value of The Voice in action
Working in the Tiwi Islands, where Tiwi decisions are in Tiwi hands, shows me the value of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament says University of Melbourne expert
To build more homes we need confidence in building quality
Australia wants to build an extra 1.2 million quality homes, but lacks the people or regulatory processes to achieve it, says a University of Melbourne expert