This paper argues that given the growing instability of Australia’s strategic environment, it is urgent that our political class fulfil their responsibility to openly debate what principles this country stands for, how we will act and what costs we will pay to protect other states and ourselves.

This paper argues that to ensure any corruption and misconduct in our federal government and public sector is investigated and exposed, a federal anti-corruption commission will need strong investigative powers, broad jurisdiction similar to the New South Wales ICAC and other successful state-based commissions, and the power to hold public hearings.

Polling conducted by The Australia Institute asked Australians about the federal government’s handling of the global financial crisis (GFC).

Attempts to develop northern Australia by subsidising capital-intensive industries like irrigated agriculture have a long and unimpressive history.

This paper exposes the systemic failure of the ACT's primary education system, and offers recommendations on how to rejuvenate the sector.