Mark Butler
Mark Butler expresses his confidence in the Labor party's climate change policy, especially in light of the next election.
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Quotas intended to increase diversity among corporate board members are likely to lead to token appointments and fail to bring about real change.
A rare disease is one that affects less that five in 10,000 people. There are about 7,000 known rare diseases.
Australia is under increasing threat from right-wing terrorism, and to properly combat it we need to understand it and offer better alternatives for those drawn to it.
Professor Deborah Terry AO speaks of the importance of university expertise, academic freedom, university collaborations with business and international education.
Today’s young women might be less interested in etiquette classes, but many still seek advice on presenting a polished image. It’s important to remember girlbossing is capitalism, not feminism.
In all the strategies and tactics of the climate wars, the most disturbing development is that the carbon pricing became roadkill.
The first independent, multisite study of compulsory income management in Australia suggest little evidence to support political enthusiasm to extend the policy.
Our research on gender-based violence in mental health inpatient units in Victoria shows many women are not safe in these environments.
An archaeological site in India sheds new light on how ancient humans dispersed from Africa across the world.
Philanthropy is an increasingly significant source of revenue for universities, but the majority of donations go to five big universities.
More older Australians are carrying housing debt later in life, or not owning homes at all, but lack suitable alternatives to the family home. The result is lower incomes in retirement.
More of us are in work than ever before, but we are more cautious than before, less likely to ask for more pay or change jobs.
The groundbreaking German expressionist film Cabinet of Dr. Caligari premiered in 1920. It is just as shocking – and influential – 100 years on.
On Tuesday, the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force tabled a report, detailing an inquiry into 55 separate incidents, dealing predominantly with the killing of “non-combatants”
The number of older people who drink heavily is increasing. Here’s why that’s a problem.
A motion passed in the Senate today, with the support of the government, places pressure on the Council of the Order of Australia to strip Bettina Arndt of her Order of Australia award.
Achieving justice in response to sexual violence is complex, and we should treat the Weinstein conviction with some caution.
The coroner said he ‘reasonably suspected’ Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure had committed an offence under Queensland workplace laws, which could lead to a fine up to A$3 million.
Perhaps 2°C doesn’t sound like much, but if you look through history, 2°C temperature changes have had huge effects on the planet and people.
The internet is awash with videos that claim to use ‘binaural beats’ to improve your focus or relieve stress. But while they can influence your brain, the touted mood-enhancing effects may not be.
Nietzche has a reputation as a bit of a downer, but there are upsides to dancing close to the abyss and embracing our mortality.
Research shows familicides are almost exclusively committed by men and key risk factors include a desire for control, particularly in areas associated with masculinity.
Some threatened species hit hard by the bushfires this summer have populations in and around urban areas, which are now crucial refuges. Here are some tips to help improve their odds of survival.
The circulation of misinformation makes understanding the world difficult. Here are three ways you can help children to think critically about the news they see, hear and read.