One of the distinctive features of the contemporary international order is the role played by multilateral organisations. Ever since the US became the dominant force in international affairs in the aftermath of the second world war, institutionalised patterns of co-operation have been an increasingly important part of the way...

The Senate inquiry into violence, abuse and neglect against people with disability heard many horrific stories of violence...

Chronic diseases are responsible for nine out of ten deaths in Australia, and for much of the health expenditure about which governments are so concerned.

The risk factors underlying these chronic diseases in Australia need to be urgently addressed. Factors such as...