We mourn Bob Hawke but also the passing of political authenticity

Up close, Bob Hawke was exactly as he appeared from afar but he was also a more complex figure than the cliches suggest.

Bob Hawke: a giant of political and industrial history

Bob Hawke was not only a towering figure in Australia’s industrial relations and political landscape, but a man with flaws and a rare ability to connect with the Australian public, says Frank Bongiorno.

Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison will spend the last day campaigning in the shadow of Bob Hawke's death. Photo: AAP/Bianca De Marchi/Getty Images/Tracey Nearmy

Hawke's death marks sombre end to campaign

With polls showing the race has tightened in the final days, Scott Morrison wants people to know every vote will count at tomorrow’s federal election.

Hawke is right: it's time to abolish the states

The time has come to end the complex and expensive Australian federal system of governance and evidence shows the community may well support it, writes Bede Harris.

What real business leadership looks like

Only true leadership will break the “us versus them” workplace culture that is damaging Australian business, argues Richard Blandy.