Royal commissions can deliver valuable outcomes to society through classic influence strategies.
Ten years ago, politicians would routinely voice disdain for climate science. Now, while the policy debate remains fierce, the battleground has shifted to economics and jobs.
Around the world, populist-nationalist politicians are stoking anti-immigration sentiment through scaremongering.
In the past few years, some MPs have made extravagant claims on their parliamentary entitlements. So, what are they actually allowed to use the money for?
The calls for bans on Muslim and, more recently, African immigration aren't supported by the majority of Australians.
The secrecy surrounding the details of the Whitlam government's removal exemplifies "our arcane and subservient status as constitutional monarchy".
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