Opinion Piece on interventions in Ben Roberts-Smith case

Andrew wrote this opinion piece, originally published in The Guardian, about the importance of respect for the rule of law and separation of powers in the Ben Roberts-Smith case. You…

The illegal US-Israel war on Iran

Andrew wrote this opinion piece originally published in The Guardian explaining why the strikes on Iran were illegal and why upholding international law should matter to a middle-power like Australia.…

Reflections on the Coalition dumping Net Zero

While much of the commentary about the Liberal Party’s abandonment of net zero has been on the political and electoral implications of their decision, it’s worth remembering that politics isn’t…

Why International Law matters to Australia

With the Federal Government shrugging off breaches of international law by its support for the United States’ bombing of Iran, and the Federal Opposition mocking the defenders of international law…

Crossing could be a salute to our true heroes

The name for the new Bridgewater Bridge could act as a tribute to our fallen soldiers, writes Andrew Wilkie I was talking to John Wood of Montagu Bay recently, and…

Why a National Housing Strategy is a top priority

While government schemes to give aspiring home-owners a leg up into a difficult property market are welcome, precious little is being done for those trapped on the rental roundabout or…

Put the ‘trust’ back into the Trustee system

Imagine not being able to decide where and how you can live, afford an iced coffee at a café as an occasional treat, buy presents for your grandkids or replace…

Dodgy donations leave dark stain on democracy

There’s no escaping the fact that Australians’ faith in politicians is at an all-time low, but just how do we rebuild this dwindling trust? Overhauling our political donations framework would…

We can’t see the forest for the trees

Since the recent global climate summit in Glasgow, the argument for keeping trees in the ground has never been more compelling. And in Tasmania, our forests are an impressive case…