The ties that bind: lessons on risk in the time of COVID-19
Relationships are a boon and bane. The COVID-19 crisis is a perfect illustration of this truism. We have cultivated wide and deep international networks over decades.
For public transport to keep running, operators must find ways to outlast coronavirus
Minimising health risks has rightly been the focus of public policy during the coronavirus outbreak. This includes efforts to protect both frontline public transport employees and the travelling public.
COVID-19 in Asia and beyond: we are story characters living in a new story world
Contemporary societies worldwide have joined another realm, how are we adapting to this new narrative world?
Coronavirus will change the world permanently. Here’s how.
A crisis on this scale can reorder society in dramatic ways, for better or worse. Here are 34 big thinkers' predictions for what's to come.
Protection of temporary migrants is now a ‘public health issue’
Ideology is a luxury we can enjoy in good times, but the realities of the COVID-19 health and economic crises demand pragmatic solutions.
The resurgence of the nation state
Responses to the pandemic have varied globally, but overwhelmingly they have been wholly national in character.
Our corporate regulator’s response
In response to COVID-19, the Australian corporate regulator has been changing the focus of its regulatory efforts.
Repertoires of collaboration to create situational awareness during the COVID-19 crisis
We are currently witnessing a complex interaction between our health, social, economic and political systems which is being impacted by our current lack of confidence in our COVID-19 situational awareness.
Making small cities bigger will help better distribute Australia’s 25 million people
In the 70s, Whitlam tried to build new, big cities. But this was too costly. Now the most viable solution for Australia's population woes is to make existing cities bigger.
Turnbull’s government must accept responsibility for delivering an equitable NBN for all Australians
The NBN has to be equitable to be a truly nation-building platform. As long as it is failing some, it is failing us all in Australia.
Refugees are helping others in their situation as social entrepreneurs
Social enterprises set up by refugees are also helping countries to overcome some of the challenges of economic and social integration of new arrivals.
The toll road journey – are we there yet (Part 2)
As discussed in part one of this series, toll roads have become a commercial proposition in contrast to a network efficiency solution, so what alternative should the government be providing?