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Why Is Australia Banning Social Media for Youth Under 16?

Why Is Australia Banning Social Media for Youth Under 16?

By Grant Wyeth
Canberra is sounding the alarm: Social media usage has been linked to a host of horrible outcomes for youth and something needs to be done.

A Little Less Like-minded? Australia and the US Under Trump 2.0

A Little Less Like-minded? Australia and the US Under Trump 2.0

By Grant Wyeth
How does Australia approach a world where the idea of the U.S. being a “like-mind” becomes questionable? 
Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates

Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates

By Takahashi Kosuke
Will Australia strategically choose Tokyo to strengthen bilateral cooperation? Or will it opt for a German-designed frigate that is familiar to the Royal Australian Navy?

Trump and Great Power Competition in the Pacific Islands 

Trump and Great Power Competition in the Pacific Islands 

By Ned Talbot
From climate change to security cooperation, the decisive election victory of former President Donald Trump will have important consequences for Pacific Island nations. 

The Australia-Pacific Bid to Host UN Climate Talks in 2026 Is in Limbo 

The Australia-Pacific Bid to Host UN Climate Talks in 2026 Is in Limbo 

By Wesley Morgan
A decision won’t be made until June 2025, but Australia shouldn’t wait to take action.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Offer Final Hope to Protect Pacific Island Oceans 

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Offer Final Hope to Protect Pacific Island Oceans 

By Albert Taaviri Kaitara Nicholas
“Plastic pollution is fueling the climate crisis that poses an existential threat to our people.”

Australia-China Relations: From Comprehensive Strategic Partners to Frenemies

Australia-China Relations: From Comprehensive Strategic Partners to Frenemies

By Muhammad Murad
The election of Donald Trump will pose new challenges for the fragile rapprochement between China and Australia.
What Lies Behind Melbourne’s Rash of Firebombings?

What Lies Behind Melbourne’s Rash of Firebombings?

By Morgan Reinwald
Organized crime groups are capitalizing on the country's tobacco taxes, which are among the highest in the world.

Australia Gives a Firm ‘No’ to UK-US Agreement to Advance Nuclear Technology

Australia Gives a Firm ‘No’ to UK-US Agreement to Advance Nuclear Technology

By Michelle Grattan
The Albanese government declined to join its AUKUS partners in advancing the nuclear energy industry, sparking criticism from the opposition. 

Australia Holds the Key to a Fair Deal for Timor-Leste

Australia Holds the Key to a Fair Deal for Timor-Leste

By Shannon Brincat
Timor-Leste doesn’t have much, but it does have vast reserves of gas. Should it be able to be extracted in the name of climate justice?

Asia-Pacific Gen-Zers at COP29

Asia-Pacific Gen-Zers at COP29

By Sacha Shaw
Across Asia and the Pacific, a new generation is attending the U.N. climate change conference to make their voices heard. These are some of their stories.
The Treaty Principles Bill Is Already Straining Social Cohesion in New Zealand

The Treaty Principles Bill Is Already Straining Social Cohesion in New Zealand

By Alexander Gillespie and Claire Breen
A referendum on the issue of Maori rights under the Treaty of Waitangi could be even more divisive.

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