This paper calls on the Australian Government to support the rights of Palestinians to self-determination and statehood. Its authors recommend the nation increase humanitarian aid and avoid supporting or contributing to the pursuit of a two-state solution.

Proposed changes to Australian electoral law would make elections less fair and substantially more expensive, according to this analysis of the Electoral Reform Bill. This paper finds that the Bill, which includes measures such as capping political spending and increasing transparency around donations, would disproportionately benefit established parties.

Despite significant reforms following the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre, gun ownership in Australia has risen by 25%. This paper identifies inconsistencies in state regulations while highlighting strong public support for stricter controls. It argues for a unified national approach to regulation, data collection and addressing emerging threats like 3D-printed firearms.

Firefighters and paramedics are regularly compelled to retire early due to barriers to working beyond the age of 60, thereby facing substantial risk of having inadequate retirement incomes. This paper presents the findings from simulations of retirement income trajectories for these emergency workers in Tasmania and discusses a range of policy responses to make early...

This brief provides an overview of recent commentary from Chinese official and state-affiliated sources about China’s foreign policy made since the re-election of Donald Trump. Identifying a set of themes from publicly available material provides insight into how Beijing policymakers conceptualise international problems and the range of prevailing opinions in their immediate circles.