By Hallam Stevens, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, James Cook University
On November 12, United States president-elect Donald Trump announced he would appoint Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to lead a newly constituted Department of Government Efficiency alongside fellow tech billionaire and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The new department will be tasked with reining in government bureaucracy, curbing government spending, and reducing regulation.
Musk has been outspoken in his support…
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By Song Shi, Associate Professor, Property Economics, University of Technology Sydney
Mustapha Bangura, Lecturer in Property Economics, University of Technology Sydney
Sumita Ghosh, Associate Professor in Planning, University of Technology Sydney
Floods are common in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley north of Sydney. But trends in house prices show us buyers don’t fully grasp the risk
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By Katya Johanson, Professor of Publishing and Audience Studies, Edith Cowan University
Reading rates in Australia are falling – and price might be less of a factor than we think. We look at how Australia compares internationally, and what other countries are doing to boost reading.
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By Jonine Jancey, Academic and Director Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health, Curtin University
Renee Carey, Senior Research Fellow, School of Population Health, Curtin University
The program will raise awareness about the dangers of vaping, and hopefully support changes in vaping attitudes and behaviours among young people.
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By Narelle Miragliotta, Associate Professor in Politics, Murdoch University
The Greens have not had a stellar year electorally, and their leader is ranked as one of the least likeable. The party might need a change of approach ahead of the 2025 federal election.
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By Asa McKercher, Hudson Chair in Canada-US Relations, St. Francis Xavier University
Adam Chapnick, Professor of Defence Studies, Royal Military College of Canada
If Canada is prepared to leave Mexico behind in trade negotiations with the U.S., Canadian officials should be prepared for Mexico to do the same. In Trump 2.0, a united front might make more sense.
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By Guilherme Casarões, Professor of Political Science, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo da Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV/EAESP)
Protectionist policies could harm exports of Brazilian industrial products, and the alliance between the US and Argentina will jeopardise Brazil’s efforts to integrate South America
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By Dakota Rudesill, Associate Professor of Law; Senior Faculty Fellow, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, The Ohio State University
Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access to classified information.
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By Anna Lippman, PhD Candidate, Sociology, York University, Canada
Resistance doesn’t exist on its own, but in opposition to a larger force. Often these bigger forces — like capitalism, white supremacy, the patriarchy — shape the power structures that rule society.
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By Ladan Hashemi, Senior Research Fellow in Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
New research finds excessive screen time is associated with childhood obesity. But by limiting a toddler’s time in front of the TV or on other screens, parents can help reduce the risks.
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