Policy
Palaszczuk Government restores community’s rights to object to mining
This week Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government passed a bill to restore community’s rights to object to mining lease applications, overturning legislation......
Japanese military sovereignty in the 21st century
Japan’s government has passed new legislation in their lower parliament which would allow a military force to deploy overseas. In......
Food labelling reforms don’t cut the mustard
The federal government has today announced a new country of origin food labelling system, to be introduced by the end......
To uranium or not uranium
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been heavily criticised for his comments on clean energy and wind power. But where does......
Climate skeptics to climate warriors
New South Wales farmers have taken a huge leap into combating climate change. Previously they have been against accepting climate......
Schools in disability funding crisis
Children with disabilities across the nation are missing out on funding after the Abbott Government broke its election promise to......
National recovery plans for endangered species in need of reform
Environment groups say endangered species are being threatened by mining and development projects in critical habitats and proposed conservation rules......
China: Expanding the Great Firewall
China has released a draft cyber security law for public consultation, which could mean greater online censorship and further limits......
Australia lagging behind developed countries on childcare
A report released today by the McKell Institute has found that Australia is getting left behind other developed countries when......
Four billion dollars for agriculture but is any of the money new?
The government released it’s long overdue Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper today. It’s a $4 billion package which includes a new......