Labor gambles with nation’s future for political points
Given the size of the taxpayer-funded investments involved, and the size of the fund, there is no room for failure on the projects to be backed.
Editorials
Brutal crackdown on Hong Kong
The persecutions of several innocent people reflects what Beijing’s dictatorial rule is doing to Hong Kong, and why world leaders, including Anthony Albanese, should not fall for Xi’s bogus blandishments.
China seeks to take the lead in a Trump 2.0 world
Removing trade sanctions is welcome but it has also restored the leverage Beijing has over Australia at a time China is seeking to break what it considers as the global US hegemony.
Bad policy risks living standards
The danger is that if the economy is not competitive, approvals are too slow and taxation too onerous, investment and jobs will go elsewhere.
Trump appointments raise alarm
Marco Rubio, Michael Waltz, Robert Kennedy Jr. Donald Trump should be rethinking some of his nominations.
Albanese is off message on reality of energy transition
At some point, politicians from all sides must recognise they are running out of time and options to find a credible solution to what has become a wicked energy problem.
Biden strengthens Ukraine’s hand
If he is to negotiate, Zelensky needs to be in a strong position.
Resurgent Wallabies on track
Consecutive wins in Britain have rekindled memories of the excitement of past tours and eras, when the Wallabies were a force to be reckoned with.
Japan to reinforce Top End defence with ADF and US
The move to build greater interoperability between the three militaries in the NT is a logical extension of established ties, driven by concerns about Chinese activity across the region.
Serious concerns over spy boss
Concern within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance about Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as his national intelligence supremo is legitimate.
Preserve underground wonder
A proposed green energy hub threatening ancient caves beneath the Nullarbor raises serious concerns about the impact of renewable energy projects on pristine environments.
Red tape-busting agenda needed for productivity
The looming federal election is clearly starting to focus the minds of politicians.
Inexplicable about-face at UN
The Prime Minister and Senator Wong have repeatedly said, Israel has the right to defend itself against Hezbollah. Thursday’s vote renders that rhetoric hollow.
Preventive healthcare revolution
As doctors, scientists and advocacy groups argue, unless Australia moves urgently, we risk falling behind other nations.
APEC and G20 present tough choices for Albanese
Increasingly, Australia is likely to be called upon to explain exactly where we stand. This is an uncomfortable position for the Albanese government that, to date, has tried to avoid taking hard diplomatic decisions on any front.
Big super needs a big inspection
With trillions of dollars under management, these funds exert a large influence over financial markets and the post-retirement lives of millions of Australians.
Biden-Trump meeting welcome
It is to Joe Biden’s credit that he went ahead and welcomed Donald Trump to the White House in the way he did on Thursday.
Super probe must examine funds’ treatment of savers
The case being brought by ASIC against Cbus is the first of its kind. But the wider probe could have a big impact on industry funds, which are a major part of the nation’s $4 trillion superannuation sector.
Trump cuts a swath through DC
The president-elect is wasting no time using his mandate to give Americans what they voted for.
Court soft on anti-Semitic rage
The Children’s Court has missed the opportunity to send an important message to Australia’s youth about joining in on anti-Semitic protests.
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