Analysing President Trump's first year of his second term
On Monday, 4 May, the School of Politics & International Relations hosted a panel discussion analysing President Donald Trump’s first year of his second term in retrospect. Guest speaker…
New article by Tracy Fenwick and Thiago da Silva on fiscal fairness
A new article by Associate Professor Tracy Fenwick and Dr Thiago da Silva explores how income and territorial context shape Australians’ perceptions of fiscal fairness—an important contribution to…
Advancing Political Thought: Our 2025 publication highlights
This year, academics from the ANU School of Politics and International Relations have made a significant impact through an impressive array of publications, spanning thought-provoking articles and…
The Politics of Abundance and the Perils of Zero-Sum Thinking
On Wednesday, 24 September, Hon Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities & Treasury, delivered a special lecture at the Australian National University: The…
Dr Maria Maley Delivers Powerful Keynote at CWP NSW Meeting
Dr Maria Maley was invited to give a keynote presentation at a meeting of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (NSW Branch) on 18 September 2025, in the NSW Parliament. Dr Maley's insightful…
Australia’s public debt is at an all-time high. Why?
ANU research shows that subnational debt has surged to record highs in the years following the pandemic. While this debt is fiscally sustainable, it exposes structural limitations that delay states…
Professor Ian McAllister Receives Prestigious International Award for Public Opinion Research
The School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) is proud to share that Professor Ian McAllister has been awarded the 2025 Helen Dinerman Award by the World Association for Public Opinion…