Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

What's wrong with political manifestos, and how to fix them

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageGood luck making it work in government.Nick Ansell/PA

The flurry of 2015 election manifesto releases has come to a close and much analysis has already been offered of what the various parties are offering. Understandably much of the focus has been on the likelihood these policies will win votes in what is surely the most tightly fought electoral...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Africa's destiny depends on building a vibrant middle class
  2. Bad news for abortion rights if this Northern Irish party holds the balance of power in Britain
  3. What former NHS chief's intervention tells us about the funding crisis
  4. A 3.5-billion year old Pilbara find is not the oldest fossil: so what is it?
  5. Vorsprung durch realpolitik – what VW power games say about German CEO culture
  6. Manifesto Check: the bizarre economic creed of the Greens
  7. The curious case of the disappearing Commonwealth
  8. Indigenous Australia exhibition at the British Museum is insider activism at its best
  9. Food bank use is on the rise, with austerity the clear culprit
  10. If airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi, they should invest in an extra black box for security
  11. No shit Sherlock science – why it's still worth it
  12. Girls gain confidence with IT when boys aren't around
  13. Hidden crisis of liberal democracy creates climate change paralysis
  14. A better system to protect subsequent kids of parents convicted of murder
  15. China's required reserve ratio cut will nudge Australia along
  16. German experience in Australia during WW1 damaged road to multiculturalism
  17. The last two digits of a price can signal your desperation to sell
  18. Report calls for emissions cuts, but plays down the opportunities
  19. Climate Change Authority calls for 30% emissions cut by 2025
  20. Australia's 'urgent' action on family violence has fallen years behind
  21. The Netflix tax - coming to a country near you
  22. Labor’s multinational tax package misses the point
  23. Doxxing, swatting and the new trends in online harassment
  24. Botox can reach the nervous system – but it's still safe
  25. Believe it or not, we could actually learn something from Islamic State
  26. What should we tell our children about money?
  27. Europe has finally woken up to migrant deaths in the Med – but can it deliver a united response?
  28. Divided we stand: nationalism on the march across Europe
  29. Debut novelist Emily Bitto wins the Stella Prize
  30. Enormous hole in the universe may not be the only one
  31. Is your website mobile-friendly? Google update will hit you badly if not
  32. Fact Check: has austerity held back economic growth?
  33. If media companies do block VPN sites, you can build your own Personal Cloud VPN
  34. Manifesto Check: Labour's housing policy won't help those most in need
  35. Shorten's superannuation policy to hit accounts over $1.5 million
  36. Ley prescribes more talks on reform for 'sluggish' and 'bloated' Medicare
  37. A deal between the SNP and Labour looks easier than ever to strike – here's why
  38. Explainer: Northern Irish politics
  39. Shoppers face little chance in the 'confusopoly' of the supermarket world
  40. Manifesto check: SNP health pledges pose questions for the whole UK
  41. Why the parties have to get over their fear of talking tax rises
  42. Cartoon politics: the literary ghosts of elections past and present
  43. Greville Janner is just the latest twist in a slow-burning scandal
  44. Miliband on Newsnight shows strengths and limits of Labour message
  45. Banning conversion and reparative therapies for youth: one step forward
  46. Born this way? How high-tech conversion therapy could undermine gay rights
  47. China's AIIB helps resolve Asia's soaring infrastructure needs
  48. Dispersants sprayed in wake of Deepwater Horizon oil spill more toxic than oil alone
  49. From braille to iPad: a new app enables the blind to learn online
  50. What the writing on the (bathroom) wall reveals about sex and culture

Business News

The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...

The Hidden Logistics Behind a Smooth-Running Construction Site

A construction site can look chaotic from the outside. There are machines moving in different direct...

When a Temporary Work Arrangement Starts Looking More Permanent

A lot can change once someone has spent a few years working in the same place. What began as a fixed...

The Real Cost of Launching a Food, Beverage or Supplement Brand in Australia

"How much will it cost to manufacture my product?" is usually the first question a founder asks, a...

Why Aussie Car Owners Are Switching to Paint Protection Film Over Traditional Waxing

For decades, a tin of carnauba wax and a Sunday afternoon were the standard formula for keeping a ...

How Wide Should Running Shoes Be? Signs Your Shoes Are Too Narrow

Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...

Trail Running Shoes vs Hiking Shoes: Which Is Better for Australian Trails?

Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...

Architectural Window Shading: Solutions for Triangle Blinds, Raked Glazing, and High Ceilings

Mastering Light and Privacy with Specialized Window Coverings Modern architectural de...

From Suburban Streets to Modern Events: Why Australians Still Love the Ice Cream Truck

Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...