Editorial
Trump's trade war is a growing global risk
Surely it is in our best interests to pursue a more clearly outlined, multilateral vision of the future of trade.
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Opinion
No need to mess with laws on freedom of religion
Dear PM, existing laws protect those of faith from discrimination.
Opinion
Aged care royal commission needs to include retirement villages
The commission needs to have broad terms of reference with bipartisan support and sufficient time and resources to make substantial recommendations.
leadership
Opinion
Canberra gets a lesson in leadership
Self-made billionaire and former refugee Sir Frank Lowy has argued a powerful case against cutting immigration.
Egypt
Universal gains in reforming Egypt
If travesties of justice in Egypt are to end, then the question of human rights has to be returned to the top of the international policy agenda.
Planning
Judge nails hole in flimsy property law
The judge's critique at the climax of the controversial case reflects valid community concerns that environmental and planning regulations are too lax.
Liberal Party
Liberals need to tackle party's gender imbalance
Prime Minister Scott Morrison must speak openly about the need for change and commit to solving the problem.
Banking royal commission
Insurers disgraced by royal commission evidence
The insurance industry is set for monumental reform after Commissioner Hayne tables his final report. The root of the problem is rampant conflict of interest and greed.
Editorial
Opinion
Popular royal visit a welcome reminder
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be met by an adoring crowd on their visit next month, even as the nation continues to debate becoming a republic.
US Open
The umpire was right to give Serena Williams a serve
Williams has to rethink what it means to set an example - even if you are already an inspiration to so many.
Opinion
We really do need to talk about China
Scott Morrison might hide behind flag pins for now, but eventually he'll have to deal with the relationship between China's sovereignty and our own.