December 2024
‘Mark of shame’: Jewish groups lash PM over latest UN Israel vote
Australia has joined an overwhelming international majority demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in a fresh split with the US and Israel.
- Andrew Tillett
November 2024
‘Ignorant’: Former spy boss hits Liberals over Bali Nine criticism
Dennis Richardson says the AFP’s controversial role in the arrest of the Bali Nine needs to be considered.
- Phillip Coorey
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
‘Don’t hit the panic button on Rudd’ if Trump wins
Recalling Kevin Rudd from Washington because of his past criticism of Donald Trump would be rash, said Dennis Richardson, Australia’s former ambassador to the US.
- James Curran
May 2023
- Analysis
- Foreign relations
A man of quiet wisdom who bore witness to Australia’s foreign policy
Part of the now famous class of 1969 intake into the then Department of External Affairs, few have exhibited Allan Gyngell’s rare combination of searing analytical insight, historical depth and graciousness.
- James Curran
February 2022
- Opinion
- Federal election
War on securocrats is a final descent into policy madness
The Coalition has doubled down in its attacks on current and former security mandarins to make its point.
- Laura Tingle
Leon Pratt’s bar mitzvah draws power crowd
Two hundred of Melbourne’s most influential people gathered at Raheen Estate on Saturday afternoon.
- Myriam Robin
September 2021
How 9/11 transformed the security services
Since the September 11 terror attacks, police and spy agencies have been given new resources and powers to keep Australians safe, but critics say they could go too far.
- Andrew Tillett
January 2021
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Australia's escalating regulatory risks
It is possible there will be a repeat of the Probuild and Worley situations with FIRB approval for the QCLNG Common Facilities deal being followed by a private conversation that sees the deal withdrawn.
- Tony Boyd
December 2020
Biggest overhaul of spy powers for 40 years
Amid tensions with China, the government will allow ASIO to spy on Australians working for foreign powers and update telecommunications intercept laws.
- Andrew Tillett
September 2020
Penny Williams replaces Gary Quinlan in Jakarta
The Morrison government will shortly appoint Penny Williams as Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia.
- Joe Aston
China says journo rescue 'violated judicial sovereignty'
China has denied intimidation of Australian journalists was payback for ASIO raids on Chinese journalists.
- Andrew Tillett
December 2019
Labor divided over attempt to block Shearer
Bill Shorten, had he won the election, was considering Andrew Shearer as the replacement for ONI director-general Nick Warner.
- Phillip Coorey
Morrison government launches review of foreign aid priorities
Former Foreign Affairs and ASIO boss Dennis Richardson will lead a review of Australia's international development policy.
- Tom McIlroy