Labor

Whatever happened to Romney Republicans?

Have they changed, or just become their worst selves

Jul 6

The end of US democracy

I’ve held off posting this in the hope of coming up with some kind of positive response, but I haven’t got one.

Jun 28

Is selling off Santos to a foreign buyer in Australia’s national interest? First, define national interest

My latest in The Guardian

Jun 27

Are pro-natalists living on the same planet ?

World population is almost certain to rise over the 21st century (unless we blow ourselves up)

Jun 19

Ethno-nationalism and Universities Australia

A gravely mistaken claim

Jun 17

The three party system and the future of Australian politics

I’ve been waiting for the dust to settle before writing an analysis of the election outcome

May 29

US–Australia alliance wanes under Washington’s whims

With the election behind us, it's time to reconsider the alliance

May 23

Childcare is just the latest failure of Australia’s privatisation push. It’s time for an ideology overhaul

Even the Productivity Commission is backing away from the for-profit model. We need to ensure that our human services serve humans

May 20 •

Repost: Australia's social media ban for under-16s: Can we fix digital media for everyone, not just kids

Fifth and final in a series

May 15 •

Dispensing with US universities (extended)

Coming, ready or not

Mar 18 •

Dispensing with US universities

Coming, ready or not

Mar 15 •

The case against "demand tariffs" for electricity

My submission to an AEMC inquiry

Mar 12 •

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