Under Xi Jinping, China has tied its national rejuvenation to an aggressive diplomatic stance toward the world. This may come at a cost economically, but politics is paramount in Xi’s new China.
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In political terms, Palaszczuk is on risky ground whatever she does; depriving the economy through continued border closure, or risking a serious outbreak.
The inquiry’s final report is thin, adding little to what we already know about the scourge of family violence and missing a chance to demonstrate genuine commitment to combating it.
The federal government keeps fighting attempts to allow people on the NDIS to access sexual supports. But what about their rights to have a rich and fulfilling life?
The Morrison government says the Coronavirus Supplement won’t last forever. This means JobSeeker Payment will need a huge boost to keep people out of poverty.
On this episode of Politics with Michelle Grattan, shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the prospect of economic 'snap-back' in the months to come.
China has only agreed to an investigation if it happens after the pandemic and is led by the WHO – two stipulations that likely won’t sit well with western countries.
Māori knowledge, memory and cultural strength will only enhance New Zealand’s economic recovery planning – if they are listened to.
Some changes in the new security bill submitted to parliament last week are welcome, but others require careful scrutiny, especially when the rights of children are at stake.
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Michelle Grattan and Mark Evans discuss the post-COVID public service with a panel of experts.
After a disastrous performance during the summer’s bushfires, Morrison has been a stronger leader on the global health crisis. But another great challenge – the economic one – is still ahead.
Fears of looming totalitarianism are unfounded, despite some valid concerns about new COVID-19 laws.
Bill Kelty, former secretary of the ACTU, has outlined a five-point plan for Australia to approach the return from the coronavirus downturn.
The prime minister’s approval ratings and the two-party preferred vote come closer to alignment, while Donald Trump still faces an uphill battle in November if economic doldrums continue.
While trust in media has risen in both the US and Australia, a sharp partisan divide is apparent in Americans’ trust in media.
The coronavirus crisis has given experts and specialists worldwide a lot of power. As countries like New Zealand begin to recover, we need to question that power more than ever.
Michelle Grattan talks with Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher (remotely) about the week in politics.
In the absence of live sport, curated lists have abounded- but they have been mostly by men, featuring men’s sports.
To bring attention to the renewed conflict in West Papua, Australian researchers are going back decades to document incidents of violence in a new mapping project.
Just a year ago, Scott Morrison was on the cusp of achieving what most had believed impossible. His ability as a campaigner, aided by the failure of his opponent to connect with the Australian public and…
Scott Morrison has made a diplomatic blunder in leading the push for an inquiry into the origins of coronavirus. There is much at stake, and he now needs to find a diplomatic way out.
NZ$4.3 billion will go some way to patch up long-standing cracks in New Zealand’s health system. But COVID-19 has shown NZ’s regional approach to health isn’t good enough against a nationwide threat.
BuzzFeed was more than just listicles and funny quizzes. It also produced quality journalism in innovative ways.
Jacinda Ardern has won global admiration for her personal style. But how will Kiwis judge her government at the ballot-box in September this year – just as unemployment is expected to peak?
There are already disturbing reports of racism against Asian Australians. History shows this will get worse in a recession, unless our political leaders step in.