Analysis

UN finds Australia violated Indigenous peoples’ land rights

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has decided that native title law had run roughshod over First Nations rights in deciding against the Wunna Nyiyaparli people. Paul Gregoire reports.

The struggle after the Voice referendum

First Nations activists supporting the progressive No case say Labor could make practical reforms now, without a referendum. Peter Boyle argues that, regardless of the referendum outcome, the struggle for First Nations’ justice will have to continue.

Julian Assange and the dangers of a US plea deal

We should be wary of any plea deal which makes Assange admit guilt, Binoy Kampmark argues, because it would be merely changing the prison warden.

NSW Greens Cate Faehrmann calls for regulated legal cocaine, following shootings

As killings continue in Sydney streets, Greens MLC Cate Faehrmann has stepped up her call for the legal regulation of cocaine. Paul Gregoire reports. 

Fire scientist explains what the Hawaii tragedy means for our flammable continent

Global warming — the result of fossil fuel burning — means bushfires will become more frequent and severe. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is blindingly obvious, as is adaptation. David Bowman reports.

Confronting their war plan on China means getting organised

We can’t possibly mobilise the human and material resources needed to confront the climate crisis — the real threat to our security — while gearing up for a new Cold War, let alone a hot war, argues Sam Wainwright.

Students must organise and fight for our futures

To challenge its drive to war and to force the government to invest in its people, students need to organise, argues Harrison Brennan.

Labor’s welfare rise a ‘parachute with holes’

Labor claims its amendments to strengthen the welfare safety net are “structural” and “calibrated”. But the changes are not enough to lift people out of poverty. Leo Earle reports.

Menang woman Megan Krakouer: Voice is ‘a step in the right direction’

Long-term activist Menang woman Megan Krakouer first opposed the Voice, but has now decided to support it. She spoke to Sam Wainwright about why.

Why does Labor fear dissent on AUKUS and Palestine?

The Anthony Albanese government looks likely to prevent delegates voting on the merits of the AUKUS alliance and to recognise Palestine as a state. Why is it so scared of dissent, asks Stuart Rees.

AUSMIN 2023 increases US militarisation of Australia

Labor ministers happily agreed to allow the United States to deepen and tighten militarisation of Australia at the AUSMIN 2023 talks. Bevan Ramsden reports.

New NSW portal tracks homelessness, rent rises

A new housing and homelessness data portal shows the number of people who are homeless has almost doubled over 2021 to 2022. Rachel Evans and Karyn Brown report.