Policy
Arts sector faces more of the same after 2016 budget
In contrast to the deep cuts of the past two years, this year’s budget had nothing to say about the......
Twenty years after Port Arthur gun collections bigger than ever
It’s 20 years since the Port Arthur Massacre and figures show Australians own as many guns as there were at......
SA unemployment will still rise despite submarine deal
Australia’s next generation submarines are to be built in South Australia, providing a much needed boost for the domestic manufacturing industry.......
Queensland laws protect against costly environmental clean-ups
Irresponsible businesses will now have to pay for the costs of cleaning up environmental damage, under new Queensland state laws......
Will money buy teeth for corporate regulator?
In response to labor’s demand for a Royal Commission into the banking sector the federal government has agreed to give......
New websites make dollars and sense of climate change risks
New online tools will help people gauge sea level rises in their local areas and even potential insurance changes as......
Knowledge Nation: a focus on innovation
Today the ‘rock stars of the new economy’ got together to talk innovation. Representatives from start ups, stem fields, digital business and......
Family Violence Summit sets pace on a global issue
The inaugural National Family Violence Summit was held in Canberra today. Politicians, service providers and survivors of abusive relationships gathered......
Stamping out alcohol ads
The Alcohol Advertising Review Board argues in its new report that alcohol companies’ self-regulation cannot stop children from being influenced......
Senate calls on government to adopt law against ‘revenge porn’
Revenge porn will become an offence if the government adopts the recommendations of a senate committee report. Currently only Victoria......