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Breaking news: All politicians are not crooks. Cynicism has gone too far

Australia’s traditional irreverence about politics is, in many respects, a good thing – a potent...
Nov 16, 2023

The constitution belongs to all of us, but it comes with civic responsibility

You can scarcely get out of bed these days without someone trying to persuade you to vote this way o...
Sep 19, 2023

2021 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership recipients recognised at Oration

The recipients of the 2021 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership, former Speaker and member for Cas...
by Lily Ackland
Jun 30, 2022

Federation fault lines exposed by pandemic crisis

New research shows nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Australians believe Federal and State Governme...
by Lily Ackland
Oct 19, 2021

Despite strong gains in 2020 Australians remain disengaged with politics

A new survey has found that despite the extreme disruptions of 2020 that have brought the consequenc...
by Lily Ackland
Oct 12, 2020

Two leaders with the right stuff

by Lily Ackland
Aug 24, 2020

The qualities Australians want to see in their politicians

Australian voters value honesty, truthfulness and trust from their politicians above all else, an Ip...
by Lily Ackland
Mar 5, 2020

Mike Baird: The value of authenticity

The McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership recognises those who’ve driven change though visionary...
by Lily Ackland
Jan 21, 2020

Staying the course with a light hand

In an edited extract from the book, The Change Makers, former head of ASIO Duncan Lewis defines what...
by Lily Ackland
Oct 4, 2019

The strong leaders

Penny Wong and Jordon Steele-John are the 2018 winners of the McKinnon Prize for Political Leadershi...
by Lily Ackland
Apr 1, 2019