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Australia’s trade with China: What is too much of a good thing?

The data shows that Trade Minister Don Farrell is right – Australia can do more with China. But James Laurenceson writes that how much more depends on...

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Who gets to prosper? New podcast takes on power, inequality and democracy

A new podcast from the Ultimo Institute brings leading thinkers and writers from around the world into conversation about the forces shaping our economies,...

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No amount of ‘China-maxxing’ from politicians will cut it when Chinese Australians don’t feel safe

Politicians love to roll out their familiarity with Chinese culture to court the diaspora’s vote, but a father of two’s alleged murder highlights what these...

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Why Jared Diamond’s leadership book on prophets, coaches and kings is flawed but fun

Like Guns, Germs and Steel, this book is ambitious, provocative and imperfect. It’s also difficult to put down.