Allan Shi

As Christmas and the holiday season approach, it is often a time when people reflect on the year they have had. It is also a time when many—particularly our most vulnerable—may feel lonely. A national survey in 2023 found that nearly one in three Australians feel lonely. Many countries around the...

Since the May 2025 federal election, public attention has largely focussed on the Liberal Party’s internal struggle over its party direction. Tensions over whether it should remain committed to net zero by 2050 have boiled over into disquiet and rumblings of a leadership challenge. The resignation of future leadership hopeful...

The Kiama by-election held on 13 September offered a rare yet valuable glimpse into the likely direction of the upcoming NSW state election, due in less than 18 months. By-elections are usually a litmus test on the incumbent government. With a primary vote swing to Labor—an impressive feat, as there...

It seems that day after day, we are confronted with allegations of misconduct, neglect and abuse, in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. While these stories are heartbreaking and should serve as a wake-up call for a sector in crisis, we must also recognise they do not represent the...

Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian has ended weeks of speculation by lodging a petition with the Court of Disputed Returns, challenging the result in Bradfield. In a statement, Ms Kapterian said that this “decision is taken to ensure the intentions of the voters of Bradfield are accurately reflected in the final...

With Nicolette Boele finally taking her seat in parliament, the Liberals who were once the dominant force in the North Shore are now relegated to a rump. Adding in a 6% swing against Julian Leeser in Berowra, it is dire straits. But is it conceivable that Labor—the party formerly of...

On May 3, Australian voters delivered Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a thumping re-election—some dubbing it “a win for the ages”. Labor has won 94 seats, compared to 43 for the Coalition, which is the largest seat share Labor has ever attained. The last time Labor secured such a win was...