Monday, August 21, 2023
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The precautionary principle says that if the consequences of an event happening are possibly catastrophic, you are justified in taking all actions to stop that event before you have fully assessed either the risk or the probable size of the consequences. Science & Technology - Graham Young - 9 comments
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Science is about what we don't know and understand. Why would climate change be any different? Environment - Murray Hunter - 9 comments
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Friday, August 18, 2023
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Mining companies’ gender equity policies are ripe for a challenge. Law & Liberties - Bettina Arndt - 5 comments
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Governments are motivated by environmental concerns, pushing oil companies to align with global climate goals. Environment - Vince Hooper - 11 comments
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have agreed on the broad contours of a deal for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel in exchange for concessions to the Palestinians, US security guarantees and civilian nuclear help. International - David Singer - 2 comments
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Gone is the frontier utopianism of an open, untampered information environment, where bright and optimistic netizens could gather, digitally speaking, in the digital hall. Law & Liberties - Binoy Kampmark - 10 comments
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Try as they might, governments will never make you happy. Humour & Satire - Steven Schwartz - 3 comments
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Three political parties have each exceeded 20 percent in public approval, representing an end to the two-party domination of Taiwan politics. International - Jens Kastner - 3 comments
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The Netanyahu government's determination to subordinate the judiciary to the whims of elected officials does not only compromise the independence of the judiciary, but it has also exposed the other shortcomings of Israel's democracy. International - Alon Ben-Meir - 18 comments
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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It was Ahern's seeming helplessness in responding to the Fitzgerald Report that the National Party in sheer terror turned to (some might say turned back to) Russell Cooper, a traditional National Party leader. Domestic Politics - Scott Prasser - 6 comments
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Algorithmic bias: an impending peril Health - Vince Hooper - 6 comments
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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Australia has come a long way since the 1970s when football was often described as wogball, Melbournians described the rugby codes as open air wrestling, and the northern states (NSW and Queensland) viewed Australian Rules as aerial ping pong. Sport - Chris Lewis - 26 comments
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The ACT government's initial decision to delay the public release of the report of its Sofronoff Board of Inquiry into the criminal justice system was a textbook example of how not to manage a public inquiry. Law & Liberties - Scott Prasser - 5 comments
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Friday, August 11, 2023
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The Bill is in line with efforts around the world, to re-negotiate the social license of the fossil fuel industry to operate and phase out the approval of new projects. Environment - Gwynn MacCarrick - 50 comments
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With Bitcoin and its ilk gaining traction, the role of traditional central banks faces a formidable test Economics - Vince Hooper - 3 comments
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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For sure, if there was an award for the nation who contributed the most to Australia, it would definitely go to the Scots! Nation Building - Stuart Ballantyne - 6 comments
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Throughout history, Indigenous Australians have never extended invitations or welcomes to foreigners on their land, spanning from the 16th century to the present day. Law & Liberties - Syed Atiq ul Hassan - 22 comments
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Central banks around the world have done a lot of damage in recent years trying to avoid recessions instead of their real job of keeping inflation under control. Economics - Graham Young - 5 comments
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The percentage increases predicted for Australian cities are several times that of these advanced western cities. Nation Building - Ross Elliott - 18 comments
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The BRICS nations stand on the brink of reshaping their roles in the global financial landscape through innovative currency pursuits, affiliate entrants, and plausible boons for regions like MENA. Economics - Vince Hooper - 3 comments
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The possibility of Israel and Saudi Arabia doing a peace deal rests on the shoulders of one man - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS). International - David Singer - 7 comments
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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Sensational conclusions from the ACT inquiry are good news for Bruce Lehrmann. Law & Liberties - Bettina Arndt - 23 comments
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Like planting cotton in drought-stricken areas, decisions to place data hubs in various locations across the globe are becoming increasingly contentious from an environmental perspective. Environment - Binoy Kampmark - 5 comments
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Friday, August 4, 2023
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Indonesia's journey could be marred by religious radicalism, poverty, and absence of a strong leader International - B A Hamzah - 3 comments
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The surprising thing is not that the British were originally involved in the slave trade - everyone was - but that they unilaterally decided to end it. Political Philosophy - Graham Young - 21 comments
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Feeling offended is an emotion, similar to anger, frustration and loneliness. But while they can be powerful, emotions are within our control. Law & Liberties - David Leyonhjelm - 6 comments
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Equitable higher education policy requires balancing fairness with accountability and maintaining a delicate balance between individual ambition and societal responsibility. Education - Steven Schwartz - 5 comments
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The Australian government is proposing a law that will force digital platforms (Facebook, etc.) to determine what is 'true' Law & Liberties - Ken Phillips - 10 comments
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Time for honest self-realization International - Murray Hunter - 10 comments
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Iinstead of meekly following in the meandering footsteps of the two bedwetting big brothers, Australia and New Zealand, Rabuka has decided to grasp the nettle and handle his challenges in order of priority. International - Stuart Ballantyne - 3 comments
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Ottawa requires dependable very high-quality heat in its bitterly cold winters. It truly becomes a matter of life or death, especially for the elderly or those with illnesses who are susceptible to the cold. Environment - Tom Harris - 7 comments
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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Questions over the safety of Moderna Covid vaccine. Health - Murray Hunter - 8 comments
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Mattel's Barbie has become, courtesy of Greta Gerwig, a talking point so silly it deserves to be treated trivially. But money, advertising, and Mattel, won't allow that. Society - Binoy Kampmark - 3 comments
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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Soy was the key to life without meat, vegetarians and vegans declared. Tofu was delicious in spite of having no taste, others said. Health - David Leyonhjelm - 11 comments
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HKOPS promises an end to Israel's High Court of Justice hearing petitions brought before it by NGOs on behalf of Palestinian Arab residents of Judea and Samaria. International - David Singer - 5 comments
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Extended US budget deficits support the US economy. Economics - Michael Knox - 2 comments
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The battle over Israel’s democracy, if not its very soul, has been raging since the current Netanyahu government came to power seven months ago. International - Alon Ben-Meir - 12 comments
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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'Guard rails' seem superseded now. It's all about Budget (incl beyond the Forward Estimates) and other policy 'promises' for the (often post-election) future. Economics - Geoff Carmody - 8 comments
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'Police violence happens every day, especially if you're Arab or black' International - Sam Ben-Meir - 9 comments
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Although suicide is legal and the ACT Government is working to legislate for voluntary assisted dying (VAD), recent insensitive actions of police in Canberra suggest that police think suicide is illegal. Law & Liberties - David Swanton - 4 comments
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Is 'The Australian constitution is the only constitution of a first world nation with a colonial history that does not recognise its first people'? Law & Liberties - Graham Young - 16 comments
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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Any security arrangement with too many variables and multiple contingencies, risks stuttering and keeling over. Nation Building - Binoy Kampmark - 6 comments
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Revelations from the ACT Inquiry about Heidi Yates' successful coup. Law & Liberties - Bettina Arndt - 6 comments
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