New Zealand Walks Back Historic Smoking Ban Legislation
In 2022, New Zealand was lauded for passing the world's first generational smoking ban. In a surprising turn of events, New Zealand has backtracked its course on the ban, announcing a disappointing reversal that has drawn criticism from public health officials.
The Quest to End Rupert Murdoch's Australian Media Empire
Malcolm Turnbull, the former prime minister of Australia, is leading the charge to curb Rupert Murdoch’s monopoly of influence.
The Central Bank’s Balancing Act in Australia: Managing Inflation without Crashing the Housing Market
In early December, The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted interest rates for the eighth consecutive month, taking its benchmark to 3.1%.