Law & Politics
The need for caution when prioritising employers’ values over individuals’ rights
Many would see the removal of Andrew Thorburn from his position as a victory for progressive values over intolerance. While …
The Liberal Party is in a dire state – and that should worry us
“The duty of an Opposition is to oppose” – attributed to Lord Randolph Churchill – is one of those quotations …
The long battle for women’s freedom in Iran
The death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, while in the custody of Iran’s ‘morality police’ in Tehran sparked anger …
How better rules can rein in facial recognition technology
The human face is special. It is simultaneously public and personal. Our faces reveal sensitive information about us: who we …
‘Not my king’: Protesting the monarchy at a time of mourning
During the present period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, public sensitivities in the United Kingdom and Australia are high. …
Innocent II has a lot to answer for
Pope Innocent II has a lot to answer for. After his elevation to the papacy in 1130, the church was …
Sex, gender and identity: Science or politics?
In my previous article for Rationale, titled Sex, gender and identity: It’s complicated, I described some of the complexities around …
Australians are tired of lies in political advertising
Our voting choices are only authentic if our decisions are informed by truthful information. That condition is now increasingly elusive. …
The conflict over privilege and disadvantage in leftist politics
The latest in a series of intra-left conflicts turns on the decision to bar male athletes from competition in the …
Telehealth: The next fight for assisted dying advocates
In June 2005, royal assent was given to the Criminal Code Amendment (Suicide Related Material Offences) Bill 2005. This ushered …
The case of Mubarak Bala – and Australia’s opportunity to do more
This article is co-published by the Rationalist Society of Australia and Humanists Australia. In April this year, the president of …
Reason and unreason in the critique of Western civilisation
Douglas Murray is a wonderfully free spirit who lucidly tackles the manias of political correctness with erudition, panache and limpid …