Italy's new prime minister can't shake off the stench of a stitch-up
Dec 17, 2016 01:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Only days after its prime minister resigned over a lost referendum, Italy found itself with a new government and a new prime minister, Paolo Gentiloni. But however smooth the transition was, the turbulent circumstances...
Rogue One: the latest Star Wars film fuels resistance and protest
Dec 16, 2016 10:28 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment Politics
his year, by most accounts, has been tumultuous. Notwithstanding the rise of far-right extremism, Brexitrump and the horrors of Aleppo, there have been strikes, anti-government protests and discord on the streets of many...
Elon Musk Joins Trump Side, Changing Sides?
Dec 16, 2016 09:33 am UTC| Technology Politics
Elon Musk is often considered the poster boy for overly optimistic progressive goals, which is exemplified by his forward-looking attitude towards technology, renewable energy, and transportation. However, it would seem...
Tom Wheeler Will Hand The FCC Over To Republicans On January
Dec 16, 2016 09:31 am UTC| Technology Politics
Tom Wheeler has been a controversial figure for both conservatives and liberals, largely because of the issue with Net Neutrality. However, for most of his career, the FCC chairman is known for championing causes that...
Australia still to deliver on 'open government' rhetoric
Dec 16, 2016 02:21 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law
After delays that threatened to see it dubbed an inactive member of the Open Government Partnership, Australia last week issued its Open Government National Action Plan. The Plan offers benefits in advancing...
Tech Giants Shore Up Defenses In Preparation For Trump Administration Despite Assurance Of Support
Dec 15, 2016 04:28 am UTC| Technology Politics
The incoming Trump administration recently announced a Tech Summit, where some of the biggest giants in Silicon Valley and others were invited to a big soiree. The event was held last Wednesday and as expected, it had a...
Gambling industry finds plenty of political guns for hire to defend the status quo
Dec 14, 2016 00:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy, who left parliament in September, has gone to work for the gambling industry as head of a new body, Responsible Wagering Australia. This is unsurprising. Conroy has been preceded in...