Liars and fake news merchants are profiting from misinformation and disinformation in Indonesia. Can it be fixed?
As Indonesia’s election looms, young people want action on climate change, but research shows the country’s political class isn’t listening.
Months of painstaking negotiations, mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar, have led to a new package deal that the two sides are now weighing up.
Antibiotics have been around for less than a century. But as resistant bacteria become increasingly difficult to treat, we risk a greater number of deaths from infections.
In an Australian first, a third-year undergraduate unit in Monash Arts has been partnered with New York-based Scholars At Risk in real-world advocacy projects for imprisoned academics.
The scandal and its aftermath point to a systemic failure of police accountability. Such failure is fertile soil for police corruption, and makes a repeat of the scandal entirely possible.
Authority and governability on both sides has become a central factor feeding the escalation that might reach new heights very soon.
Victoria’s newly-elected parliament will have a mandate to address growing concerns of integrity and transparency. Here’s what it could do immediately.
This week on Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, a live panel of experts in Australian politics and gender discuss the issues around gender equality and women's safety.
Love him or hate him – and there are plenty in each camp – Daniel Andrews has become one of the most significant state premiers in modern history. This month, he may win yet another term.
The Likud leader looks set to return as Israel’s prime minister after a period of political instability in the country – and five elections in less than four years.
On 1 November, Israelis will vote again, for the fifth time in less than four years. Recent polls predict either another hung parliament or a narrow victory for the Likud-led coalition.
The Albanese government has devised a strong model for the new National Anti-Corruption Commission, with robust powers and suitable accountability mechanisms.
The large-scale protests across Iran are a culmination of everything that’s gone wrong with the country since the 1979 revolution.
Fixing the culture of individual casino operators is one thing. Fixing the political culture that allowed them to run amok is another.
The global trade in arms is worth more than two trillion dollars. A UN conference aims to bring more oversight to this deadly industry.
Unlike many politicians, Anthony Albanese doesn’t appear to harbour a sense of entitlement to the top job – and his journey towards it has been a long one.
The Morrison government has walked back on its pledge to establish a federal anti-corruption commission, while its term in government was peppered with allegations of corrupt behaviour.
Whether the Victorian royal commission leads to a more responsible gambling industry depends on the recommendations the state government has kicked down the road.
There are three main differences between IBAC and ICAC, the Victorian and NSW bodies set up to combat government corruption.
Crown Resorts’ contribution to Victoria is at the core of its attempts to keep its casino licence. But the costs of the state keeping the casino may well be greater.
A senate hearing has produced yet more damning evidence about the ‘car park rorts’ affair.
The system for investigating police misconduct, corruption and criminality in Victoria is hopelessly flawed. A culture of integrity within its police force will take time to build.
Justice Kevin Zervos reflects on a remarkable law career, forged by early experience as a student in a community legal service, and inspired by his alma mater to equip himself for life.
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