It’s time we had a frank conversation about the Acknowledgment of Country. Not about its cultural significance—nobody doubts the importance of recognising First Nations heritage—but about the relentless, thoughtless repetition of the ceremony in every conceivable setting, no matter how trivial. The…

Australia can no longer afford to sit back and underinvest in its defence while the world becomes more dangerous by the day. President Donald Trump is absolutely right to demand that America’s allies—including Australia—take more responsibility for their own security by lifting…