John Maynard Keynes is widely believed to have said: Well, when the facts change I change my mind. What do you do? It was probably actually Paul Samuelson although Keynes did say something vaguely similar. The quote always comes to mind when you consider the state of the climate debate in Australia and parts of Continue reading »
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At this moment in the economic cycle the Chinese economy is stalling whilst the US is experiencing a buoyant phase. However, there is another angle to their strategic rivalry that is more important than ephemeral shifts. Viewed through a longer lens both China and the US have economic aces up their sleeve. Both possess a Continue reading »
Australia’s leader Anthony Albanese is responsible for much more than window dressing at the ALP National Conference. As our elected leader he is required to speak for the nation about how Australia will meet its international obligations to peace and security in our region. In order to re-assert an Australian independent middle power foreign policy Continue reading »
The party of choice for Australian racists, One Nation, has begun the task of searching under rocks in order to find a replacement for their NSW leader Mark Latham, who was sacked by Pauline Hanson. ”In the good old days... Read More ›
Overstating the power of algorithmic systems only serves to benefit the tech companies behind them.
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Opposition leader (for now) Peter Dutton has had his episode of the ABC show Kitchen Cabinet delayed until a toxicologists report can come back and report on what sort of mushroom Peter used in his casserole. ”It was all going... Read More ›
The assault on the Marion County Record is another reminder that Trumpism is a threat to press freedom.
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It’s banners and bunting season in Southeast Asia as our neighbours celebrate independence. Singapore finished its wavings on 9 August and Malaysia’s moments of pomp will come on 16 September. Like Australia, both won sovereignty through diplomacy. Next up is Indonesia on 17 August and the 78th birthday party will be brimming with exuberance we’d Continue reading »
When Barnaby Joyce forced the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to relocate from Canberra to Armidale, he couldn’t have chosen a more vulnerable, complex or vital institution to damage. APVMA’s job is to safeguard the health and safety of people, animals and the environment by regulating dangerous chemicals used in veterinary medicines, pesticides, Continue reading »