Inequality drives distrust in political system
Growing income and wealth inequality in industrialised economies like Australia over the last 50 years has been a much bigger driver of distrust in the system, than broken promises.
Read moreOn pain and politics
With many formerly industrialised communities lacking in jobs, and employment the only pathway to decent health care, I can understand why poor health and pain were such good predictors of the Trump vote in the 2016 US presidential election.
Read moreReconciling global and local gas supply projections
Most of us agree on the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to get out of fossil fuels as quickly as possible. But, every economy will have a different pathway to net zero. And, given our unique role in supplying the mineral needs of the global en
Read moreMore gas needed for WA’s energy transition
Increased gas demand by WA’s mining industry, as it expands to meet the mineral needs of the global energy transition, is one of many inconvenient truths we’ll have to face as we tackle the existential challenge of climate change.
Read moreIt’s the cost of living, stupid
If former Clinton strategist, James Carville, was advising Australia’s political leaders today, he’d be telling them to focus on the current cost of living crisis.
Read moreStakeholder and shareholder interests are inseparable
The idea that the interests of a company’s stakeholders are unrelated to those of its shareholders is as outdated as it is misguided, as evidenced at this year’s Qantas AGM.
Read moreNetball deserves corporate support on numbers alone
It’s great that corporate Australia is getting behind women’s participation in traditionally male sports, but, given men’s interest in these codes, I wonder if this is the easier starting point. Getting similarly enthusiastic about the sport most Australi
Read moreTelethon a beacon of philanthropy
Telethon is a Team WA moment, recognising that, despite our relative wealth, excellent public services and social safety net, there is still plenty of need in the community. It is also a beacon, in a country not known for its philanthropy.
Read moreFinding hope amidst the gloom of the Voice defeat
While it may not be easy, Yes supporters have to believe a path forward can be found with the almost 70 per cent of Australians who originally supported the Voice.
Read moreImagine if the No vote was directed at you
I’m voting Yes because a No vote would be a continuation of the we-know-best approach that has got us to where we are today. And because I know how I’d feel if the No vote was directed at me.
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