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US-China Relations After the Summit
July 20, 2026

A new chapter in US-China Relations Figure 1: Children waved Chinese and American flags in a choreographed welcome, The Globe and Mail    ‘China has been ripping us off for…

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Ghost Services and Inflated Claims: The Dark Side of the NDIS Boom
April 26, 2026

Introduction The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was one of the most ambitious social reforms in Australia’s history, designed to provide tailored lifetime support to individuals who live with permanent…

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Money, Media, and the Modern Vote
October 28, 2025

Election campaign advertising in recent years has undergone a dramatic transformation, blending traditional and digital formats while adopting sophisticated strategies to reach and persuade diverse voter groups. With record levels…

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When Nepal Caught Fire – The Gen Z Protests
September 26, 2025

Figure 1: Street Protest in Nepal. Source: CBC   Introduction Nepal’s recent Gen Z protest has highlighted the importance of how poor governance can lead to a complete collapse. Years…

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Trump vs Fed: Case for Federal Reserve Independence
September 6, 2025

Introduction Central banks across the globe have been the subject of scrutiny recently, with raging debate surrounding the modern need for their de jure independence. Before his re-election, Trump stated…

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Central Banks vs. Crypto: CBDC – the rise of centralised Crypto
April 6, 2024

  The financial landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are rapidly emerging as a potential game-changer, promising to reshape how we interact…

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Unveiling the Myth of Trickle-Down Economics – Illusions of Growth and the Harsh Reality of…
April 3, 2024

Envision a world in which one's prosperity spills over to enhance the lives of numerous individuals - a utopian paradise where the rich get richer while concurrently improving the living…

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The Vibecession: Bridging The Consumer Sentiment Gap
March 29, 2024

It’s 2024, and the US economy is back. After COVID, it experienced an inflation surge far beyond what many had seen in their lifetimes. However, inflation peaked back in 2022,…

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The War on Airbnb
September 6, 2023

Byron Bay, where 17.6% of the housing stock is listed on Airbnb (Image Source: Kayak) When Airbnb first arrived in Australia in 2012, the nation was experiencing a housing construction…

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Private Schools vs. Public Schools
September 30, 2021

Join Phil, Laurel and Amy as they discuss the increasing gap between government and non-government education. As the divide grows, conversation surrounding this issue is essential.

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Does a ban on for-profit tutoring solve educational inequality in China?
September 28, 2021

Join Chamindu, Jade, Morgan, and Stephen as they deconstruct the recent ban on for-profit tutoring in China and explore the deep roots of educational inequality in the country.

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Education, The Key to Indigenous Wellbeing
March 27, 2021

The “Closing the Gap” initiative is a project aimed at increasing the life outcomes and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. While some moves forward have been made, there is clear room for improvement to ensure social equity is achieved.

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