By Sam Routley, PhD Candidate, Political Science, Western University
Despite losing the federal election, Pierre Poilievre brought the party its greatest electoral performance in decades and has generated a unique degree of energy and enthusiasm among supporters.
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By Dennis Wesselbaum, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Otago
Austerity has become the global default response to tough economic times. But New Zealand should be prioritising investment over cuts to foster long-term growth.
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By Cheryl Thompson, Canada Research Chair, Professor in Performance, Toronto Metropolitan University
In this interview, Cheryl Thompson, author of ‘Canada and the Blackface Atlantic: Performing Slavery, Conflict and Freedom, 1812-1897’ reveals some of the surprising truths of her research.
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By Terri Givens, Professor, Political Science, University of British Columbia
During Canada’s federal election campaign, the Liberals benefited from strategic voting, but it was the NDP that appeared to lose the most from this strategy.
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By Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer
Matthew Hall, Deputy Business & Economy Editor
Neither major party wants to change two longstanding concessions for property investors – negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount. We invited four experts to unpack who benefits, and how.
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By David Clune, Honorary Associate, Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
Narelle Miragliotta, Associate Professor in Politics, Murdoch University
Paul Williams, Associate Professor of Politics and Journalism, Griffith University, Griffith University
Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania
Rob Manwaring, Associate Professor, Politics and Public Policy, Flinders University
Zareh Ghazarian, Senior Lecturer in Politics, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
With polling day just around the corner, six experts analyse the political movements across the country, and what it might mean electorally.
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By Paula McDonald, Professor of Work and Organisation, Queensland University of Technology
US President Donald Trump declared earlier this year he would forge a “colour blind and merit-based society”.
His executive order was part of a broader policy directing the US military, federal agencies and other public institutions to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Framing this as restoring fairness,…
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By Magnus Söderberg, Professor & Director, Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, Griffith University
Energy is one of the sharpest political divides in Australia’s federal election. But different generations prefer quite different ways to produce electricity.
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By Briony Hill, Deputy Head, Health and Social Care Unit and Senior Research Fellow, Monash University
Haimanot Hailu, PhD Candidate, Health and Social Care Unit, Monash University
According to a study from the United States, women experience weight stigma in maternity care at almost every visit. We expect this experience to be similar in Australia, where more than 50% of women of reproductive age live in larger bodies.
Weight stigma can present as stereotyping, negative attitudes and discriminatory actions towards…
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By John Healey, Professor of Forest Sciences, Bangor University
David Styles, Associate Professor in Agri-Sustainability, University of Galway
Eilidh Forster, Research Associate, Bangor University
Wood is often hailed as a low-carbon hero, a natural alternative to steel, concrete and plastic. It’s a vital tool in the UK’s strategy for reaching net zero. But there’s a catch – the country don’t grow nearly enough of it.
The UK has one of the lowest levels of forest cover in Europe, with just 14%…
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