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Ancient Rome and its empire had the concept of asylum at its heart. Its legacy provided inspiration for centres of power around the world, but today outsiders are no longer welcome.
Putting employee directors on Australian boards is seriously back on the agenda for the first time since the 1970s.
The state of budget-balance fetishism in Australia means political leaders promise to balance the budget, no matter what.
Invasive species are the biggest single threat to Australian plants and animals.
It’s hard to say exactly how many koalas are in the wild, but there’s no doubt they’re in serious trouble.
Bigger surpluses, lower debt and tax cuts baked in the Coalition’s worst nightmare come true.
Some old ALP hands have been recalling this week the appearances of Shorten during the Beaconsfield mining rescue, that brought the then union leader and political aspirant to the nation’s attention.
Political humour, like all humour, carries an innate risk: if it works, it can be spectacular, and it it tanks, it can be a catastrophe. Australian election campaigns have given us both.
Lack of scrutiny of the Coalition, barrage of criticism aimed at Labor: News Corp’s coverage of the election campaign has been the definition of partisan.
Creative arts therapies allow people with dementia to express joy and sadness through painting, dance, music and drama.
Stephanie Bishop’s latest novel demonstrates a sophisticated approach to the relationship between time and narrative: novelists and aspiring writers would do well to look closely at her achievement.
The global evidence from more than 300 studies on the economic impact of unionisation shows unions do not, overall, reduce productivity.
With the higher quota at a half-Senate election, parties probably need at least 5% of the vote to be in contention for a seat at this election.
There’s a big difference between rehoming and abandonment.
Leaves fall off trees when they aren’t doing their job any more. If there isn’t enough water, the leaf can be damaged and stop working.
The influential military is still in a position to veto reforms, making the repeal of repressive laws difficult.
Children who grow up with loving and attentive parents grow up more resilient. But at what point does love and attention go too far?
Parents are more willing to let children do their own thing in parks. It’s a chance for children to make their own decisions, explore their abilities and imaginations, and weigh up risks.
New Zealand’s government has released a bill that sets targets to bring long-lived greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050 and reduce emissions of the shorter-lived methane by 10% within a decade.
Tackling the extinction crisis is not just about protecting each species. It’s also about preserving their home.
The Christian Democratic Party in NSW could play a key role in the election by funnelling support from voters in electorates with large East Asian populations to the Liberal Party.
Paying wages directly would be an Australian first, and far from ideal.
Online abuse has been in the spotlight during this election campaign and AFL season. But researchers and policy-makers alike need to do more to understand cyberbullying against Indigenous Australians.
Cats are wreaking havoc on Australia’s ecosystems and non-lethal methods aren’t enough.