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Opinion: Climate and energy have emerged as a federal election flashpoint. But unless the economy improves, will voters be listening?
24
Jun
2024

Opinion: Climate and energy have emerged as a federal election flashpoint. But unless the economy improves, will voters be listening?

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Conversation. With a federal election due by May 2025, few doubt it will be fought over the high cost of living, with…

Opinion: As politics blurs into entertainment, the loudest mouths draw the most eyeballs
23
Jun
2024

Opinion: As politics blurs into entertainment, the loudest mouths draw the most eyeballs

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Next week, Britons will elect a new Labour government for the first time since Tony Blair's breakthrough…

Analysis: Dutton's fantasy is a big departure to the kooky wilds of LNP adventurism
19
Jun
2024

Analysis: Dutton's fantasy is a big departure to the kooky wilds of LNP adventurism

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. We know the drill. When a retail business is struggling, the tactics get desperate and the language,…

Latest Democracy Sausage Episode: America’s war with itself
19
Jun
2024

Latest Democracy Sausage Episode: America’s war with itself

Journalist and correspondent Nick Bryant joins Mark Kenny to discuss division in the United States of America.  What was it like to be in Washington DC after the 6 January insurrection? …

Opinion: Dutton lends his 'voice' to divisive election strategy
17
Jun
2024

Opinion: Dutton lends his 'voice' to divisive election strategy

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British hopeful Sir Keir Starmer have more in common than…

Opinion: It's D-Day for the three great powers of Europe's rescue
11
Jun
2024

Opinion: It's D-Day for the three great powers of Europe's rescue

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. When Volodymyr Zelenskyy met survivors of the D-Day invasion at the 80th anniversary ceremonies in…

Deadline Extended: AuSI’s 2024-25 Visiting Fellowship Program
06
Jun
2024

Deadline Extended: AuSI’s 2024-25 Visiting Fellowship Program

The ANU Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2024-25 Visiting Fellowship Program. The AuSI Visiting Fellowship Program brings early and…