Apologising is being leached of significance and meaning, writes Geoffrey Barker.

Labor members want to repeal the Howard Government's electoral law changes. Coalition members want to retain them. It's time for a circuit-breaker, writes Peter Brent.

John Quiggin spells out the arguments for tradeable emissions permits.

Massive swings against Labor? Well, not really, writes Brian Costar.

Consumers only receive part of the benefit of fuel subsidies, writes Flavio Menezes.