New #DemocracySausage episode - out now! 🌭🎙️ @markgkenny.bsky.social & historian @frankbongiorno.bsky.social unpack what global turmoil means for Australia — from Middle East conflict to shifting voter sentiment & the stakes of the Farrer by‑election. 🎧👉 bit.ly/4bMToQT

📸Relive the best of #SFSP25 through the lens of our outstanding alumna, Shuk Yan (Sarah) Wong 黃淑茵 from Deakin University. From memorable moments to lasting impact, her endorsement says it all. #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

📢Applications are now open for the Australia-Korea Foundation Visiting Professor in Australian Studies at Seoul National University (SNU) for 2027. 📌🗓️The closing date for applications is 13 April 2026. inasa.org/blog/austral...

On the latest #DemocracySausage, 🎙️career diplomat and foreign policy observer, Andrew Goledzinowski, joins @markgkenny.bsky.social to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and the prospects for regime change in the Islamic Republic. #AUListen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...

Through the lens of our brilliant alumnus, Yuzhao Zhou 周煜钊 from the University of Sydney, this moment from #SFSP25 captures more than a photo. It reflects the connections that defined the experience. #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

#ICYMI "The lesson here is that voters want action. They favour rapid change, not glacial adjustments." #AUViews 📰 Read more 👉 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

#ICYMI #DemocracySausage 🎙️@jillesheppard.bsky.social & @jksocrates.bsky.social join @marijataflaga.bsky.social & @markgkenny.bsky.social for a beer and to discuss the reconfiguration of the coalition, the Farrer by-election and all things One Nation. #AUListen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...

Relive the key highlights of #SFSP25, captured through the lens of our passionate alumna Sze Wa (Silvia) Wong 黃思華 from Murdoch University. In her own words, the #SFSP stands as the pinnacle of her academic journey. #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

An experience like no other! 📸 #SFSP25 through the lens of our outstanding alumnus Kai Wing (Dennis) Hui 許佳榮 from Swinburne University of Technology. The #SFSP is funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 👉 Learn more about #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

See #SFSP25 through the eyes of our dynamic alumna, Fei Wang 王斐 from Flinders University, highlighting what makes this program stand out. The #SFSP is funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 👉 Learn more about #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

"Is this who we are now? One nation, no legal obligations, no heart?" #AUViews 📰 Read more 👉 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

📸Moments like this define #SFSP25, as seen through the lens of our incredible scholar, Tsz Hin (Derek) Ma 马子轩 from Macquarie University, capturing the energy and shared experience. The #SFSP is funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 👉 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨 The ASPI Defence Conference returns in 2026. This year's theme focuses on securing the region for an uncertain future. 📅 Thursday 25 June 2026 📍 Canberra, Australia 👀 More details coming soon.

So, then, what is the driving force behind the promotion of Angus Taylor? If I had to put it in one word, I'd nominate "panic". If given two, "blind panic". A primary vote share of 15 per cent will do that. 📰 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

How long does Angus Taylor and the Liberal party have to redefine themselves in a changed electoral landscape? #AUListen 🎧 #DemocracySausage 🎙️@powercleanpolitics.bsky.social, Richard Denniss, @marijataflaga.bsky.social & @markgkenny.bsky.social 👉 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...

#AUViews "Crucially, there is no egregious error of fact or judgement that Ley has committed." 📰Read Now ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

#AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️Member for Reid, Sally Sitou, joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social and @markgkenny.bsky.social to discuss her political journey, migration, grievance politics and areas of reform needed to improve social cohesion. Listen Now: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...

Step back into #SFSP25 to relive its key moments, beautifully captured through the lens of our outstanding scholar, Chaoran (Celia) Li 李超然 (Federation University). The #SFSP is funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 👉 #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

How has the preferential voting system masked the decline of the major parties and why is the decline worse for the Liberals and Nationals? 🗳️ #AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ @shaunratcliff.bsky.social @marijataflaga.bsky.social @markgkenny.bsky.social 👉 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...

#ICYMI "Despite her rictus smile, the federal Liberals' first female leader is running fast towards a brick wall of impatient male ambition." Read more 📰 #AUViews ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

A moment worth remembering from #SFSP25, seen through the eyes, and lens, of our brilliant scholar, Changrui (Fraser) Zhao 赵常瑞 @flindersuniversity.bsky.social. The #SFSP is supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 👉Learn more about #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

A look back at #SFSP25 through the lens of Ying Kwan O’Keeffe Chan 陈映均 (@griffith.edu.au), one of our passionate alumni. The #SFSP is funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 👉 Learn more about #SFSP25: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/stephen...

#ICYMI #DemocracySausage🎙️ Political scientist @jillesheppard.bsky.social joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social @markgkenny.bsky.social to discuss the politicisation of a tragedy and the deep divisions within the federal coalition and conservative parties in Australia. 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/first-d....

"What Albanese decides on this invitation will be a strong pointer to his thinking on the deeper issues framed so brilliantly by the Canadian PM." Read More #AUViews ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

"Australia has been shortchanged by its major party politicians who have failed to act in unison and who have ultimately breached their promise to serve nation and community first." 📰 #AUViews Read Now ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

"This year brings us the return of 19th century chauvinism." 📰 #ICYMI #AUViews ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

'...ash started falling from the sky. The delicate black flakes landed gently on top of the heads of my young children, a poetically quiet omen for their future.' – Heatwave expert @sarahinscience.bsky.social reflects on Black Summer and urges us to prepare for a future of heatwaves.

When hyperbole is the norm, should we be surprised that our politics has become less substantive? #AUViews Read Now ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

Holiday mode is now ON! 🏖️ 🗓️Our team will be out of the office and back on 5 Jan 2026. Thank you for your support throughout the year! Wishing you a safe, joyful festive season and the chance to enjoy quality time with family and friends. We will see you in 2026!

📣Ending 2025 with our last bulletin of the year! We are sharing news on the 2025 Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program #SFSP25, introducing two of our 2025 #AuSI Visiting Fellows, bringing back the #AuSI Holiday Reading List, plus a few extra updates. Don't miss out 👉 bit.ly/2025Bulletin22

"It became clear that 'Team Dutton' was running on little more than bloke-energy, an unaffordable nuclear policy and, crazily, higher taxes." Read Now ausi.anu.edu.au/news/review-... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via The Conversation Australia + NZ.

Parliamentary perks, quirks and jerks.

#AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ @jksocrates.bsky.social joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social & @markgkenny.bsky.social to discuss the year that was, an historic election victory, the vexed question of political authority, and declining trust in major parties. Listen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...

#AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️@frankbongiorno.bsky.social joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social & @markgkenny.bsky.social to discuss the year that was, a landslide federal election victory, the rise of Teal and independent politicians and the split in the conservative Coalition. 🎧 bit.ly/4ayymVJ

📢 #AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Independent ACT Senator David Pocock joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social and @markgkenny.bsky.social to challenge both major parties on climate policy, gambling reform and political transparency. Listen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....

📢 #ICYMI #AUListen #DemocracySausage In this special live recording from the 2025 Whitlam Symposium, @markgkenny.bsky.social hosts a star-studded panel discussing the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal. 🎧 Listen Now: ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....

How did Whitlam's government profoundly change Australia in less than three years despite being shambolic and scandal-prone? #AUListen #DemocracySausage The vista of the new 🎙️Troy Bramston @markgkenny.bsky.social @marijataflaga.bsky.social Listen Now ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....

"This brings us to Australia's delicate balancing act as a close security confidant to Washington and an economic codependent with Beijing." 📰Read Now ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.

#AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Jason Koutsoukis joins @markgkenny.bsky.social and @marijataflaga.bsky.social to examine Barnaby Joyce's political future and asks whether One Nation is really a viable option for the former Nationals leader. Listen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....

How has Australia's recognition of Palestine exposed an 'iceberg adrift' in our society? #ICYMI Tune in to the latest episode of #DemocracySausage: Two years after October 7 🎙️Dr Bob Bowker & Professor @markgkenny.bsky.social #AUListen 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...

📌 #AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Author Virginia Haussegger joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social & @markgkenny.bsky.social to discuss her new book tracing fifty years of Australian feminism and ask why the revolution that began in 1975 remains unfinished. Listen now 🎧https://bit.ly/4nRvyGC.

open.spotify.com/episode/1OPE... In this week's DS episode @jennaprice.bsky.social, Sinclair Davidson, Mark and I discuss the governance crisis in the Australian University sector. It is telling when folk from across the political spectrum agree on the problem and most of the solution A thread🧵

#AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Columnist Dr Jenna Price & economist Prof Sinclair Davidson join Dr @marijataflaga.bsky.social & Prof @markgkenny.bsky.social to dissect the crisis engulfing Australia's university sector and ask whether it can be fixed before it's too late. Listen Now 👉 bit.ly/3ItV85C

#AUViews "This is the reality Albanese confronts regionally and globally. One where smaller nations are less reluctant to eschew longstanding allegiances, and where larger nations grow ever more disdainful of those below them." 📰 bit.ly/4msv2Od @markgkenny.bsky.social @canberratimes.bsky.social

#AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Historian @frankbongiorno.bsky.social joins @markgkenny.bsky.social & @marijataflaga.bsky.social to dissect the Liberal Party's existential crisis and asks whether Australia's 'natural party of government' is heading for collapse. 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/latest-....

📚 Join us for the launch of @k8henne.bsky.social and Matt Ventresca’s new book, which examines the social and regulatory impacts of concussion crisis discourses and how certain bodies are central within these narratives while others are pushed to the margins. Learn more & register: lnkd.in/epuPSjJb

🎧 #AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Former senior Australian diplomat Jane Hardy joins Professor @markgkenny.bsky.social to examine the new alliances emerging from Beijing's recent military parade and what they mean for global security. Listen Now 👉 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....

📣We are pleased to share that our Director, Prof @markgkenny.bsky.social, has been appointed the inaugural Australia in China Fellow.👏 Mark will visit China later this year to deliver public lectures and participate in academic & cultural exchange activities. 👉 fasic.org.au/Newsite/inde....

I tossed around various headline ideas for this piece, ie: “No raucous in this caucus” or “All quiet in the ambition factory”. Who would have thought the largest ever Labor backbench would turn out to have its smallest voice.

"Recent controversies suggest a government committing only to what it must while facing almost no internal pressure to aim higher or act faster." #AUViews Read Now ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion... by @markgkenny.bsky.social via @canberratimes.bsky.social.