By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
The latest modelling comes as Anthony Albanese prepares to meet state and territory leaders in a national cabinet hook up on Thursday to discuss the fuel crisis and announce a national coordinator-general to help address its issues.
Albanese has asked the governments to each appoint a “point person” to liaise with the Commonwealth. The meeting will hear and share information and discuss actions that can be taken.
Chalmers…
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By Mong Palatino
"My journey in the struggle for democracy and human rights is not just the story of an individual, but a reminder that freedom and human dignity are always worth protecting."
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By Amnesty International
Austrian authorities’ responses to people expressing solidarity with Palestinians during Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza have resulted in a chilling effect on the right to freedom of expression, said Amnesty International in a new report. Their actions have also resulted in violations of the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. ‘Freedom of expression is highly selective’: Austria limits […] The post Austria: Crackdown on Palestinian solidarity has triggered significant chilling effect appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
From barrister to chief justice of the High Court, Sir Anthony Mason was at the centre of some of Australia’s most significant legal decisions.
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By Hussein Dia, Professor of Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology
For many drivers, the question is no longer whether an EV could work for them – it is simply a matter of when.
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By Brian Oliver, Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
‘Dirty fuel’ may sound scary. But here’s why we’re unlikely to see a wave of new disease with this temporary lift in sulfur levels.
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By Mariam Farida, Lecturer in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies, Macquarie University
Just two days after the US and Israel killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in late February, Hezbollah opened a second front in the war by launching six rockets into Israel from Lebanon.
The rockets came as a surprise to many. Hezbollah, once one of Iran’s most powerful proxy fighting forces, had been severely…
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By Tracey Clement, Lecturer in Visual Art and McGlade Gallery Director, Australian Catholic University
Under curator Hoor Al Qasimi, we see artistic narratives – like memories – are both personal and collective, enduring yet subject to change over time
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By Joshua Thorburn, PhD Candidate, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
Steven Roberts, Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
Louis Theroux’s recent documentary Inside the Manosphere, alongside Netflix’s 2025 hit drama Adolescence, has driven a spike in public discussion about the “manosphere”. The term refers to a loose ecosystem of anti-feminist online communities and influencers that promote male dominance and hostility toward women.
Much of the public conversation…
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By Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney
After two back-to-back interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in February and March, all eyes are on the next policy meeting set for May.
While much attention tends to focus on current inflation, the central bank’s latest decision on Tuesday highlights another concern: what people think inflation will be in the future.
In its statement,…
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