7am WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Richard Ackland on what this High Court decision means for how we use the internet, and how our courts are out of step with the online world.

Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University Hugh White on how Australia could be drawn into a war over Taiwan, and why it could turn nuclear.

Mike Seccombe on what impact a Palmer-Kelly alliance could have on the next federal election.

Paul Bongiorno on the Coalition’s war over net zero, and how Barnaby Joyce’s National party is holding the country’s future to ransom.

Karen Middleton on what the inquiry is actually about, and what the consequences might be for the Labor party both in Victoria and federally.

Linda Jaivin, on the credibility of Markson’s claims, and how ideology has impacted our ability to get to the truth of how this pandemic first started.

Rick Morton on how governments let down some of those most at risk from Covid-19, and what that means as we open back up.

Anu Hasbold on one refugee’s journey from Afghanistan to Australia, and the uncertainty they now face.

Four years ago Prime Minister Scott Morrison wielded a lump of coal in the Australian Parliament, demonstrating his commitment to fossil fuels. Now he’s trying to pivot, shifting his government towards a position of supporting net-zero emissions by 2050.

This week, after more than 100 days in lockdown, NSW residents were officially allowed back into restaurants, bars, shops and gyms.

Rick Morton on how private management consultants took over the public service.

Rachel Withers on the calls for a national anti-corruption commission, and why it’s taking so long to set one up.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare workers have faced wave after wave of outbreaks, working around the clock in tough conditions.

This year Rupert Murdoch turned 90, and that milestone has focused discussion on who will take over the world’s largest media empire.

Mike Seccombe on how climate politics has wedged Scott Morrison, and why he’s running out of time.