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National affairs John Edwards 30 June 2021 The 2021 Intergenerational Report marks a decisive shift in Australia’s economic debate
National affairs John Quiggin 30 June 2021 A class of government bonds with a long history would provide a low-cost way of funding public investment National affairs Amanda Nettelbeck 29 June 2021 Does our opening up to Indigenous history work best locally? National affairs Judith Ireland 25 June 2021 Barnaby Joyce is just one of a remarkable number of federal ministers dogged by reputational issues Books & arts Peter Mares 25 June 2021 Our faith in meritocracy is stopping us from thinking clearly about inequality
National affairs Jennifer Doggett 18 June 2021 Despite the opposition’s resistance, the government’s changes to the Medicare schedule deserve to proceed
National affairs Margaret Simons 16 June 2021 Their origins might be murky, but Scott Morrison would be wise to deal more fully with the allegations about his friendship with Tim Stewart International Nic Maclellan 15 June 2021 France’s unilateral decision to bring forward a third independence vote might end in tears From the archive Robert Milliken 11 June 2021 Aboriginal people in the town famously visited by the Freedom Ride are taking an innovative approach to their community’s problems National affairs Brett Evans 10 June 2021 Yet again, NSW Labor pins its hopes on a change of leader
National affairs Rodney Tiffen 7 June 2021 So far, the prime minister’s religious views haven’t affected his popularity. But will that last?
From the archive Frank Bongiorno 4 June 2021 The pandemic has exposed longstanding problems in Australian universities. But it’s possible to map a way out National affairs Margaret Simons 1 June 2021 The pandemic has brought out the best and the worst in journalism Essays & reportage Brett Evans 28 May 2021 The high-profile federal energy minister faces a grassroots campaign in his electorate National affairs Judith Ireland 28 May 2021 Announcing five inquiries in response to Brittany Higgins’s allegations was the easy bit. Now the government is trying to manage their impact
Correspondents Peter Kellner 24 May 2021 A strategy exists to revive UK Labour’s electoral fortunes, but would it work?
National affairs Adam Triggs 24 May 2021 Concerns that the government’s post-pandenic debt will need to be repaid by future generations don’t stack up National affairs Peter Brent 24 May 2021 Last held by Labor in 1910, Upper Hunter stays in the hands of the Nats after Saturday’s vote National affairs Tim Colebatch 21 May 2021 Despite a booming state economy, the Victorian government plans even more stimulus National affairs Margaret Simons 21 May 2021 Has the government broken its habit of making political appointments to the ABC board?
Books & arts Rodney Tiffen 21 May 2021 With populists emerging badly from the pandemic, public opinion could be shifting in favour of good government
Books & arts Jane Goodall 19 May 2021 Stan Grant distils his travels into an argument about the future National affairs John Quiggin 18 May 2021 The economy has entered an era that demands new thinking National affairs Peter Brent 14 May 2021 Why Anthony Albanese’s budget reply was fit for purpose National affairs Brett Evans 14 May 2021 The former prime minister is playing an intriguing role in a closely watched by-election
National affairs Tim Colebatch 12 May 2021 Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and his colleagues have avoided hard decisions about how the government taxes and spends
National affairs Carol Johnson 12 May 2021 The government has made significant concessions, but a fundamental change in attitude is needed International Robin Jeffrey 12 May 2021 Can the Indian government find the will to turn the pandemic into a “binding crisis”? International Lesley Russell 10 May 2021 Joe Biden’s prioritisation of healthcare has been evident from day one National affairs Peter Brent 7 May 2021 Is last weekend’s win for Tasmania’s Liberals good news for Scott Morrison?