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This is the first in our Young Progressive Leaders series, over the next couple of weeks we’ll be posting blog entries from those who participated in the inaugural Young Progressive Leaders Program. Anyone who’s been following the carbon tax debate recently (and really, who can avoid it) may have had cause to wonder, why is [...]

Memorable political visuals immediately tell a story and add context to headlines Tip: if you looked at the photo on this article before starting to read the text, then you’re like 90% of voters. If you’re not sure why this matters, you’re like most political commentators and pundits. There is a large amount of research [...]

by Matt Browne and Tim Dixon Populist short-termism is threatening Australia’s glowing economic potential, write Tim Dixon and Matt Browne. From outside, Australia seems stuck in a moment of diminished ambition and rancour. Consumer confidence is down and the national mood is sullen. For visitors and Australians abroad, it’s almost incomprehensible. Unlike others, Australia is [...]