Pearls and Irritations – Public policy journal
2 days ago · Read progressive, liberal commentary on issues that impact Australians. Our daily articles focus on politics, public policy and world affairs.
All articles - Pearls and Irritations
“Journalism is not a crime”: Gaza reporter slams international press as journalist death toll rises. As negotiators from Israel and Hamas continue discussions in Qatar about a possible Gaza …
Summing up - Pearls and Irritations
3 days ago · The world and its people are facing very serious local and global emergencies. Climate change, economic instability, limits to free speech, threats to independent media and …
Summing up - Pearls and Irritations
The world and its people are facing serious local and global challenges. Climate change, economic instability, limits to free speech, threats to independent media reporting, and …
John Menadue, Author at Pearls and Irritations
John Menadue. John Menadue is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Pearls and Irritations. He was formerly Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet under Gough Whitlam and …
Extreme events, causation and politics - Pearls and Irritations
1 day ago · Climate Politics: Causation can be complex, often multi-layered, multi-faceted and with links between its elements. In the context of weather-related disasters, it has to be …
With friends like these... - Pearls and Irritations
Jan 16, 2025 · Despite the decades both major parties have spent ingratiating themselves with the leaders of the United States, Australia is unlikely to receive any favours from the Trump …
About - Pearls and Irritations
Pearls and Irritations is an Australian platform for the exchange of ideas from a progressive, liberal perspective, with an emphasis on peace and justice. John Menadue is the publisher, …
World - Pearls and Irritations
Jan 6, 2025 · Global order in flux: What Trump’s return could mean for trade, allies, and the Middle East. The re-emergence of Donald Trump in the American political landscape has …
Twenty thousand articles in Pearls and Irritations and counting
It was quite a surprise when I noticed last week that we had posted so many articles over 13 years. The 20,000 articles (listed here) include over 700 of my own. A selection of these, about …