Politics & Society
A new Australia Day for everyone
26 January is a divisive date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges our history while looking forward, says University of Melbourne expert.
‘Forcing’ workers into the office misses the point
In 2024, there's still a place for physical workspaces but employers need to think carefully about when and how to use them, say University of Melbourne experts
How does the International Court of Justice differ from the International Criminal Court?
The Hague has two international courts, but they have very different remits, explains a University of Melbourne expert
Local responses to global nomads
Digital nomads are criticised for gentrifying local communities, but responses vary according to economic circumstances says a University of Melbourne expert
Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas
University of Melbourne experts share their advice for a sustainable and thrifty Christmas, with many Australians planning to spend less this festive season.
Resolving contract disputes uses principles both ancient and cosmopolitan
All societies make agreements, so contract law is the perfect site to discover intercultural notions of justice, says University of Melbourne expert
The UK’s Indo-Pacific ‘tilt’ is good for Australia and India ties
The UK’s increasing interest in Indo-Pacific adds a trusted partner to help respond to shared regional security challenges, says University of Melbourne expert.
Indigenous knowledge has the power to help address the climate crisis
Indigenous advocates at COP28 aim to ensure that Indigenous knowledge is recognised as a solution to climate change, say University of Melbourne experts.
Banning the Nazi salute is one thing, let’s talk about the consequences
Neo-Nazis feed on fear and controversy, and their response to new Australian laws banning their symbols is hard to predict, says a University of Melbourne exper
China welcomed Albanese but remains wary of Australia-US relations
The Australian PM’s visit to China was welcomed, but Chinese media remains wary about Australian-US international relations, say University of Melbourne experts