Western Australia’s retreat from its hard border closure looks like a panic-stricken attempt by the Premier to avoid another humiliation at the hands of Clive Palmer. By Chris Merritt.
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Queensland’s election result was a vindication of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision to walk away from a toxic political relationship that would have otherwise destroyed her. By Nick Cater.
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It’s a critical contest for Queensland this weekend. By Tim James.
A new report by Nick Cater and Nicolle Flint charts the progress of female representation in Australian parliaments since 2013 and presents a strategy for further improvement in line with Liberal principles.
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Science is under siege as researchers elevate the pursuit of publicity above the advancement of human knowledge. By Nick Cater.
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Housing stimulus must be timely and actionable to succeed. Labor’s plan is neither. By Tim James.
The local Indigenous population in the Northern Territory is being used as collateral by anti-gas crusaders. By Nick Cater.
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Defence diplomacy has never been more important in a changing strategic environment where military conflict has given way to political warfare. By Linda Reynolds.
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Israel’s normalisation agreements with the UAE and Bahrain is a game changer for the region. By Dave Sharma.
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Labor clearly hasn’t thought through its ‘no-brainer’ housing policy commitment. By James Mathias.
Victoria’s onerous and constantly shifting targets for easing restrictions dash any hopes for a full recovery this year. By Katie Allen.
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Critics on the left are loathe to recognise Trump’s contribution towards diplomatic normalcy in the Middle East. By Nick Cater.
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The Treasurer has delivered a Liberal budget in illiberal circumstances, built on enterprise, families and hope. By Nick Cater.
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Jobs and wealth are created by business, not government, but Labor don’t get it. By Tim James.
The pandemic-induced triumph of power over democratic process will further erode our trust in the political establishment. By David Kemp.
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Complacency-riddled democracies stand idly by while autocratic governments use the cover of COVID-19 to curb freedoms and crush dissent. By Nick Cater.
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Opponents of the Government’s proposed income tax cuts either misunderstand how taxation works or are selectively omitting key facts. By James Mathias.
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The approval of Santos’ Narrabri project signals a strong step forward on gas, energy prices, jobs and regional development. By Tim James.