People all over the world are gearing up to witness this century's final transit of Venus, as it passes between Earth and the sun, writes Jonti Horner.
While the Commonwealth is unlikely to permit same-sex marriage, this doesn't mean the debate is over, as states and territories are likely to continue to pursue marriage equality, writes George Williams.
While the international community seems unwilling to use force against President Assad, some glimmers of hope for action are emerging, writes Anthony Billingsley.
Fair Work Australia sets worthy and necessary goals, but does very little to provide structures, processes and remedies to foster collaborative workplaces, writes Clive Thompson.
The lack of a national anti-corruption body means that dishonesty and breaches of public trust by parliamentarians and agencies may never be detected, let alone addressed, writes George Williams.
