The government is giving with one hand and taking with the other, writes Ellie Rennie.

Too many of Australia's policy settings overlook the potential of the humanities, arts and social sciences to contribute to the national economy and well-being writes Stuart Cunningham.

The government is likely to introduce its media reform legislation into parliament this week, but what's not in the Bills might be as important as what is, writes Jock Given.

The 1966 equal pay decision is often blamed for the decline for Indigenous workers in the Northern Territory. But it was only the last straw, argues Thalia Anthony.

Toowoomba’s water vote shows the potential risk in sending every issue to the people, write Peter Mares and Brian Costar.