Why can’t the national university be trusted to govern itself? #highereducation #anu open.substack.com/pub/djfaga…

I wrote a book, Has the Luck Run Out?, about institutional failure in Australia. No one is exempt and the PwC tax cheat shows us we are right to become more and more distrustful, a theme well explored by @madonna king in this column lnkd.in/gMgvVEkb

Youth crime is claiming our attention but in my column for InQueensland this week, I look at when the crime that mattered was run by the cops. WARNING: Contains references that make little sense if you’re 50 or younger. lnkd.in/gctzt5pf

Noisy neighbours, sloppy tradies or unending phone queues? Patience is the only response - not just a virtue but a necessity. My column for In Queensland this week. Home of the state’s best journalists, free and informative Craig Johnstone Madonna King lnkd.in/gFdcT5nY

The cost of staging the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics WILL keep rising. But first there’s the issue of where to place a 100-metre track in the stadium. My column this week for InQueensland. Craig Johnstone Peter Atkinson Madonna King John McCarthy lnkd.in/gw6Ni638

The race to be Qld’s top public servant is on. One candidate is running it through LinkedIn. My column for InQueensland explores the pitfalls. Craig Johnstone Peter Atkinson Madonna King And if you like it, subscribe. High quality journalists and free lnkd.in/gugwy8_m

Elected as a Green, but only interested in black policy - should this woman be in parliament? #auspol inqld.com.au/politics/2023/0…

A radio veteran is under investigation through invasion of his social media account. There’s a reminder for all of us to take great caution. My column this week for InQueensland Craig Johnstone Peter Atkinson. And if you like it subscribe. lnkd.in/gsvjETfH

The radio veteran, his gay porn 'likes' and the ABC's snail-pace investigation #abc #media inqld.com.au/insights/2023/0…

Premier’s dilemma: Fire underperforming ministers or be fired by the electorate #qldpol ⁦@InQldMedia⁩ ⁦@johnstonec⁩ inqld.com.au/politics/2023/0…

Just finished Rogue Forces by @markwillacy. A confronting reminder that we have big elite military culture issues still to deal which reflect on our nation. Also a reminder of the power of journalism and journalists (and sources) to achieve good by highlighting bad. #gojournalism

Australia Day is like a human life - a mix of pride and regret. But it’s what we do next that counts lnkd.in/gnfU3Dv7

Call it what you like, but for one day can we at least agree to be kind to one another? inqld.com.au/?p=66791 via @InQldMedia #australia #invasion

120,000 prosecutions for mobile phone misuse, zero for wage theft.Is no one breaking this law? #wagetheft #law inqld.com.au/business/2023/0…

Casino flaws make Queensland a sunny place for shady people inqld.com.au/?p=62983 via @InQldMedia #qld #casino #crime

How long does it take to find someone to investigate concerns about a casino owner? My bet: 6 months. #qldpol inqld.com.au/politics/2022/1…

Legal advice you paid for was ignored as Morrison Govt stuck with #robodebt debacle. And the royal commissioner is not impressed #auspolitics inqld.com.au/politics/2022/1…

As Jim Chalmers prepares for the challenges ahead, these loyalties will help sustain him - my first foray back into journalism | The New Daily thenewdaily.com.au/news/poli… #auspol #Teachers

Just finished Solved by @AndrewWear. Good overview and reference of how we could learn public policy from others. Just off to buy its sequel, Recovery.