Category: Analysis
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The Impact of the Federal Budget on Young Australians
The 2026-27 federal budget has been the most controversial in a while. Amid the rhetoric about who benefits and who loses out, it is important to understand how these reforms may impact us as young people and university students, as well as scrutinise where the government could do more. CGT and Negative Gearing The proposed…
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China Wants Aviation Sovereignty But Just Proved It Can’t Afford It Yet
After Trump’s historic visit to China from May 13 to 15, marking nine years since an American president last set foot in Beijing, he returned home with what he described as consequential talks for trade and peace. Among the outcomes was an intended purchase of 200 Boeing jets by President Xi, predominantly the 737 narrowbody…
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Examining the Framing of Israel-Gaza War: The Power of Language
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is under scrutiny after a report from the the Centre for Media Monitoring (CFMM) accused the broadcaster of systematically favouring Israeli narratives in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza war, a breach, the report says, of BBC’s own editorial guidelines. The 200-page report, “BBC on Gaza Israel: One Story, Double Standard”,…
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“Studying and having this on top would have been impossible”: the barriers young people face to get mental health diagnoses
Over the past decade, Australians taking ADHD medication has increased by 300%, to 470,000 in 2022-23. But this increase in ADHD diagnoses doesn’t necessarily mean more people are developing the condition. Instead, experts believe it’s a long-overdue correction for decades of under-diagnosis, as greater awareness—partly fueled by online information—is prompting more people to seek answers…
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2025-26 NSW State Budget: Students lose out in renting and cost-of-living, with some relief via transport investment
Last Tuesday, NSW treasurer Daniel Mookhey handed down the NSW State Budget in a speech going for over forty minutes. We watched it so you don’t have to: here’s a breakdown of what the 2025-26 NSW state budget means for students. Housing/Rent: Australia’s very first Portable Rental Bonds Scheme will support renters by limiting rent…
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Meet Hannah Thomas, the Greens member challenging Albanese for his electorate
Tash is currently renting in Anthony Albanese’s electorate, Grayndler. She sat down with the Greens Candidate for Grayndler, Hannah Thomas, to discuss her party’s policies for students and her campaign against the sitting PM. Located in Inner West Sydney, Grayndler is widely known as a progressive electorate. What are the people of Grayndler prioritising this…