Peter Mares

There's no doubt Australia is in the grip of a housing crisis. From hotly contested think pieces and intergenerational mud-slinging to embattled episodes of Q&A and the much-maligned smashed avocado, it seems everyone has an opinion on the topic. More than a million lower-income households in Australia pay above the affordability benchmark for their housing costs. More than 100,000 people...

Permanent migration has long been vital to the story of Australia. From the arrival of early settlers to waves of post-war immigration, the symbolic moment of disembarking onto Australian soil is an image deeply embedded in our nation's consciousness. Today, there are more than a million temporary migrants living in Australia. They work, pay tax and abide by our laws,...