Australian principles are under attack, starkly illustrated by the recent recommendation by the industrial arbiter to cut the wages of Australia's lowest-paid workers, writes Ian Verrender.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking Westpac to Federal Court in a landmark case over its responsible lending practices, but as Stephen Long writes, it is far from the only lender to face such allegations.

Prevention messages by universities are often directed at the victim and what she or he can do to avoid being raped, which may then deter reporting of the incident, writes Nicola Henry from La Trobe University.

President Donald Trump struck a decidedly different tone to his usual campaign-style rhetoric in his first address to Congress, writes Conor Duffy.

Right now, millions of Australians are feeling some level of job insecurity, and it's hurting, writes David Taylor.