Government politics


Flying-foxes: the sleeper issue in the Queensland election

In the dying days of the Queensland election, the issue of damage to commercial fruit crops cause by flying-foxes has finally entered the fray, writes Olly Perkins.

Protectionism is fine when it comes to people

The idea that immigration adversely affects employment is the “big lie” of Australian politics, writes Charles Richardson.

Talking points: the transition

President elect Barack Obama is already announcing the all important team that will surround him as he prepares to tackle the unprecedented challenges of a global economic meltdown, climate change and two wars.