National affairs

National affairs Peter Mares 7 June 2013 The federal government’s reforms of the temporary visa scheme deal with longstanding problems, writes Peter Mares, but there’s more to be done

National affairs Peter Whiteford 4 June 2013 Contrary to what many commentators claim, Australia has the lowest level of middle-class welfare in the developed world, writes Peter Whiteford

National affairs Gabrielle Appleby 30 May 2013 By failing to consult adequately about its referendum on local government, the government has increased the likelihood it will fail, argues Gabrielle Appleby

National affairs Jessie Blackbourn & Nicola Mcgarrity 23 May 2013 Two new reports spell out pragmatic and overdue reforms to Australia’s anti-terrorism laws. But does the political will exist to act, ask Jessie Blackbourn and…

National affairs Robert Milliken 23 May 2013 In uncertain economic times, South Australia has found a few niches but is looking for more, writes Robert Milliken

National affairs Fergus Green 22 May 2013 Europe’s carbon pricing woes cast further doubt on the credibility of Australia’s scheme and on Treasury’s forecasts of the revenue it will reap for the budget

National affairs Giles Parkinson 16 May 2013 The electricity generation industry is waking up to the fact that its business model is broken, writes Giles Parkinson. With consumption down, can it refit for the green economy?

National affairs Richard Johnstone 24 April 2013 The State Library of New South Wales’s breathtaking trove of photographs from the 1870s

National affairs Melissa Sweet 19 April 2013 The evidence is clear and health professionals are taking notice, writes Melissa Sweet. Now it’s time for government to act

National affairs Bernie Shepherd 10 April 2013 Amid the fraught discussions about Gonski, the need to resolve deep-seated problems of equity and student achievement remains urgent, writes Bernie Shepherd

National affairs Peter Mares 29 March 2013 There is a debate to be had about 457 visas, but it’s not the one we’ve been having

National affairs Peter Mares 28 March 2013 A different visa category could be the subject of future debates about temporary migration, writes Peter Mares

National affairs Darryl Woodford 21 March 2013 Are Australian gamblers getting value for money, asks Darryl Woodford National affairs Paul Rodan 7 March 2013 Do all Labor voters prefer the Greens to the Liberals? Do National Party voters opt for the Liberals if their own party isn’t running? What evidence we have suggests the… National affairs Robert Milliken 5 March 2013 A river community’s campaign to stop coal-seam gas captures the new face of rural politics in Australia, writes Robert Milliken

National affairs Kerry Ryan 5 March 2013 Like Australia, Britain decided to make it harder for new arrivals to become citizens. Kerry Ryan looks at the mixed results
National affairs Dean Ashenden 1 March 2013 Sure, smaller classes would be good, but at what opportunity costs, asks Dean Ashenden National affairs Mike Steketee 18 February 2013 The same ministers who scour every nook and cranny to find savings are throwing money at superannuation tax concessions with dubious benefits, writes Mike Steketee National affairs Frank Bongiorno 5 February 2013 Julia Gillard’s press club speech gave an insight into how Labor sees itself governing an anxious country in uncertain times, writes Frank Bongiorno National affairs Norman Abjorensen 31 January 2013 For more than a quarter of a century, short election campaigns have been the norm, writes Norman Abjorensen. Julia Gillard’s announcement recalls longer, and…

National affairs Ramon Lobato and Darryl Woodford 31 January 2013 Antigua has taken a high-stakes roll of the dice, write Ramon Lobato and Darryl Woodford
National affairs Paul Rodan 20 December 2012 Removing staff and student representatives from university councils in Victoria threatens scholarly values and independent criticism, argues Paul Rodan National affairs Chris Bonnor 28 November 2012 In a forthcoming paper for the Centre for Policy Development, Chris Bonnor describes a worsening school equity problem that will persist for decades to come National affairs Paul Kildea 9 November 2012 Constitutional reform has stalled, writes Paul Kildea. But that provides the opportunity to rethink how we go about achieving change National affairs Norman Abjorensen 7 November 2012 If it’s true that a country gets the politicians it deserves, then Australia is in a bad way, writes Norman Abjorensen

National affairs Christopher Baker & Michael Gilding 28 October 2012 There are plenty of ways we can leave our money, but Australians remain remarkably conservative when they prepare their wills
National affairs Norman Abjorensen 28 October 2012 Two key figures in the postwar development of the Labor Party never met, writes Norman Abjorensen National affairs Paul Rodan 17 October 2012 Are the intriguing revelations from the notebooks of Paul Hasluck part of a larger trove, asks Paul Rodan National affairs Dean Ashenden 17 October 2012 All’s not necessarily well in the classroom – even when it happens to end well National affairs Michael Gill 5 October 2012 A new report reveals deep flaws in Australia’s compulsory superannuation scheme

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