Opinion

How coronavirus self-isolation fatigue may lead to more beach drownings this summer

03 Jul 2020

COVID-19 is changing the dynamics of people swimming at beaches around the world, potentially making it more unsafe.

Vital Signs: Stamp duty is an economic drag. Here's how to move to a better system

03 Jul 2020

It's time to reform stamp duty, one of the most inefficient and distorting taxes collected by Australia's state and territory governments.

How to improve recovery from urban crises

01 Jul 2020

A new UN-HABITAT global lecture from UNSW Professor David Sanderson provides ten takeaways for improving humanitarian action after disasters.

Morrison's $1.3 billion for more 'cyber spies' is an incremental response to a radical problem

01 Jul 2020

The Coalition has announced a new package to boost cyber security. But this is not new money and much more needs to be done to ward off cyber threats.

Be careful what you claim for when working from home. There are capital gains tax risks

30 Jun 2020

Claiming for working for home is fraught. It's safest to claim the running expenses the tax office allows. 'Occupancy expenses' are harder to justify and could cost you your capital gains tax discount.

Kirby Institute stands against racism, urgently calls for an end to over-incarceration and Aboriginal deaths in custody

30 Jun 2020

The Kirby Institute is calling for a fairer, healthier and culturally rich Australian future without racism.

How a 'gonzo' press gang forged the Ned Kelly legend

26 Jun 2020

Four reporters joined the showdown with the Kelly gang 140 years ago. They became part of the story and set the tone for a legend.

Vital Signs: why even competent politicians refuse to change policy course

26 Jun 2020

We judge the competency of politicians by what they say and do. This creates perverse incentives for even competent politicians to refuse to admit mistakes.

Pot, pills and the pandemic: how coronavirus is changing the way we use drugs

26 Jun 2020

New research suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has meant people are using illicit drugs less. But decreased use can mean higher risk of overdoses.

Dyson Heydon’s misconduct is nothing new in the legal profession

24 Jun 2020

UNSW's Jayne O'Connor says sexual harassment allegations indicate a need for reform in the highly traditional court system.

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