Government

Politics & Society
What kids need to know about democracy in 2025
Australian school students should be educated for democracy. But that means learning a lot more than civics

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?

Business & Economics
Seven common myths about modern money
Money is important but widely misunderstood. Here are seven hard-to-bust misconceptions about modern money that might surprise you

Business & Economics
Money may make the world go round, but what is it exactly?
Why do we need to talk accurately about money? Because understanding it means we can all hold governments and banks to account

Sciences & Technology
Analysis
Banning kids from social media? There’s a better way
The Australian government’s plan to ban kids from social media overestimates the tech available to limit access and overlooks the benefits

Politics & Society
Without stronger action, Robodebt could happen again
Despite the deeply disturbing revelations of the Robodebt Royal Commission, many government agencies are still using poor debt collection practices

Politics & Society
Disinformation thrives on division in our cities
Disinformation now spreads at a speed and scale that society has never faced before, but cities are uniquely positioned to respond to this growing challenge

Sciences & Technology
Government needs to plan for resilient food systems in Australia
With increasing shocks to our food supply, we need clear government accountability to ensure the right to adequate food

Politics & Society
Deciphering the legacy of Danism
Even as Daniel Andrews resigned as premier of Victoria after almost a decade in the job we got an insight into the control he has over his own legend and legacy

Politics & Society
Building mentally healthy workplaces
Mental ill-health has massive social and economic costs – governments and employers must do more to prevent psychiatric injury at work