Green is the new black

The Greens have nailed the art of engaging with a new generation of asset-poor voters who are increasingly cynical and distrustful of the two-party system. By Amy Teakle.

PoliticsSusan NguyenJuly 8, 2022Future Leader Initiative

The next generation

Harry Colquhoun reflects on what it’s like to be an intern at the Menzies Research Centre.

Susan NguyenJune 24, 2022Future Leader Initiative

Home truths

Labor's poorly framed housing scheme is a disaster in the making. By Harry Colquhoun.

PoliticsSusan NguyenMay 13, 2022Future Leader Initiative

Size doesn’t matter

The secret to an effective military is technological prowess rather than personnel numbers. By Jessica Ride.

DefenceSusan NguyenMarch 4, 2022National Security, Future Leader Initiative

Minority report

An overwhelming fear of being ridiculed for simply holding contrarian views is turning young conservative women off public life. By Sophie Jefferies.

PoliticsSusan NguyenFebruary 25, 2022Cancel Culture, Future Leader Initiative

Steel: The Future

Australia must safeguard its economy and borders by investing in the re-establishment of a world-leading steel industry. By Will Jefferies

Thatcher and Reagan's Wisdom

What Labor, the unions and certain journalists have failed to understand is that the philosophies and policy prescriptions of Reagan and Thatcher remain as relevant today as ever. By Will Jefferies.

CultureGuest UserAugust 1, 2020Future Leader Initiative

Young Debtors

Government spending is no silver bullet. The money our youth are demanding from the government will add to the national debt they’ll be paying off for the rest of their lives. By Will Jefferies

Business and EconomyGuest UserJuly 17, 2020Will Jefferies, Future Leader Initiative

Striking An Oil Bargain

Energy Minister Angus Taylor has scored a good deal to restore Australia’s commitment to fuel reserves, despite what his critics say. By Will Jefferies.

Energy and EnvironmentFred PawleApril 24, 2020Will Jefferies, Future Leader Initiative

A Better Gap Year

Rebuilding our economy and nation after the pandemic restrictions have been lifted will be a challenge. Why not conscript bored youths for the task? By Will Jefferies.

COVID-19, CultureFred PawleApril 17, 2020Will Jefferies, MRC Intern, Future Leader Initiative

Mettle Detector

If climate protesters were serious they would demand higher sustainability from the companies that are cashing in on the crisis. By Will Jefferies.

Taking Liberties

Sydney University’s reliance on a totalitarian regime is a betrayal of the oldest civilising tradition in history. Free speech should not be for sale, especially at a university.

World, EducationFred PawleAugust 27, 2019Will Jefferies, MRC Intern, Future Leader Initiative

Loved to Death

The self-esteem movement was created by the Californian Government, and has led to widespread neuroses, infantile adults and a multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical industry.

CultureFred PawleJuly 26, 2019Culture, Will Jefferies, MRC Intern, Future Leader Initiative

Welcome to China

The people running Australia’s universities are more interested in Chinese students and money than they are in freedom of speech. By Will Jefferies.

World, EducationFred PawleJuly 9, 2019Will Jefferies, MRC Intern, Future Leader Initiative