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Underarm

Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s populist party is aiming to reshape Australian politics and become the natural opposition to Labor. While it is riding high now, it remains to be seen if it can be a sustainable force.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Underarm

Aussie coalition turmoil feeds the rise of the far right

Underarm

Australia fractures in aftermath of Bondi massacre

Australia

The year Aussie conservatives hit rock bottom

Underarm

Albanese gets a big welcome and survives the Trump test

Thoughts on systems of power: Part 3 - What about the burqa?

Edwards on Politics

Political compromise the way to avoid polarisation

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says strong differences do not need to lead to division.

Brent Edwards Thu, 01 Feb 2024

Australia

Albanese looks to turn the jeers into cheers

ANALYSIS: The Australian Prime Minister hopes for a major re-set after losing ground in 2023 and faces a big test at upcoming by-elections

Lachlan Colquhoun Tue, 30 Jan 2024

Margin Call

Geopolitical risks to your portfolio in 2024 and beyond

ANALYSIS: The trick is not to de-risk too much. Even relatively small allocations can provide a valuable hedging benefit.

Tobias Newton Tue, 30 Jan 2024

Shoeshine

Housing innovation doesn’t need to be all-singing all-dancing

ANALYSIS: Paving the way for more affordable, sustainable homes requires pragmatic policy setting and industry frameworks, not the next big shiny thing.

Maria Slade Tue, 30 Jan 2024

Economy Matters

Immigration, migrants: What’s happening with our melting pot?

ANALYSIS: The past five decades have witnessed a dramatic transformation in the origins of NZ’s immigrant population, with a similar evolution expected to unfold in the next half-century.