Since the republic referendum in 1999, many within Labor’s ranks have argued that we should leave the issue alone.

- By Kirsten Andrews

There is arguably no policy area more important to Labor than the provision of a high quality education system that enables people to become productive, informed and well-rounded citizens in their local community.

- By Ryan Park

Two words changed the direction of one man’s life and the state of NSW: “Do law”. The advice was from William McKell, who went on to become Premier of NSW, and it was given to a young union official called Reg Downing.

- By Hannah Quadrio

The imbroglio in late 2013 that was Tony Abbott’s retreat from the Gonski funding model tells us that Tony Abbott is more than willing to breach election promises. It confirms for all Australians that the Liberal Party does not care about fairness when it comes to education funding. Christopher Pyne made himself look even more ridiculous by denying that there is a link between parental wealth and educational outcomes.

By Chris Bowen, Shadow Treasurer and MP for McMahon

Of all the Labor Greats in the second half of the 20th century, Neville Wran is the most relevant for our present tough times.

- By Graham Freudenberg

The word ‘revolution’ is over-used. But one of the few true revolutions we have experienced in our society over the past decade has been the impact of the spread of digital technology on the way people communicate.

- By Tim Watts