Their Covid Conceit
The 21st century was, until last year, defined by two pivotal events: the terrorist attack on New York’s World [...]
Australia’s Egalitarian Hope
Distinctively among the nations of the world, Australia was founded as a populist democracy, committed to egalitarianism between individuals [...]
The Joke’s On Us
To our eternal benefit, Australia has seldom been taken seriously. When Dirk Hartog strayed off course on his way [...]
Betraying Ourselves
In the first few months of 2020, fear regarding the new Covid-19 virus was palpable, and understandable. Educated citizens [...]
Maintaining Our Perspective
Having recently obtained the special permission needed to leave Australia on government business, my fellow advisors to the UK [...]
The Jewel In the Crown
Australia is a sovereign state with a unique national character that it is entitled to preserve, not just because [...]
Refounding Democracy
Australia has always prided itself on being a frontier land. Our vast and isolated landscape gave rise to a [...]
What’s Happening to Australia
For many Australians, Australia no longer feels like Australia. The relaxed, sunny, and optimistic attitude characteristic of the quintessential [...]