Binoy Kampmark Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He lectures at RMIT University, Melbourne. Email: bkampmark@gmail.com
Premium Columnists A problematic oil embargo against Russia May 10, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia will include an embargo on Russian crude oil by November and a ban on refined products by year’s end.
Premium Columnists Independent candidates giving parties a run for their money May 2, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks It’s likely the next parliament will sport more independents than any previous one. Naturally, this concerns the major parties, who say balance of power deals will be off the table.
Premium Insights and analysis Russia, sanctions and the rebounding ruble April 6, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Russia, after initial economic hiccups, is showing that the effectiveness of sanctions remains a contentious issue.
Premium Insights and analysis On guard: Australia told to await Russian cyberattacks March 31, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology Countries that clubbed together to impose harsh sanctions against Moscow are very much on the frontline of potential cyber retaliation.
Premium Columnists Unenforceable actions: Australia, the Netherlands and MH17 March 21, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks MH17 has a particularly strong hold on Australian politicians convinced of Moscow’s guilt. It incensed Tony Abbott so much he wished to ‘shirtfront Putin.
Premium Columnists The SWIFT reaction to Russia’s attack on Ukraine won’t hit Russian banks too hard March 6, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Despite the seemingly apocalyptic outcomes, the removal of Russian banks from the SWIFT payments system is largely symbolic.
Premium Columnists Does Victoria have a sporting chance with the 2026 Commonwealth Games? February 25, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Commonwealth Games cost, white elephant infrastructure, and logistics promise to pose the Victorian government of the day a few headaches.
Premium Insights and analysis No clear mission. Omicron, the ADF and aged care assistance February 22, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Defence Aged care providers have been left in the dark on how to apply for ADF assistance, and confusion reigns over the roles played by Defence and Health.
Premium Columnists Pricey and bogus: RATs on the market February 1, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Policymakers no doubt are aware that crises breed opportunities. Where there are shortages of RATs, the counterfeiters will follow.
Premium Columnists Omicron and policymakers’ supply chain headaches January 17, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Australian Capital Territory Sketchy preparation for such a development as Omicron has left big holes in the supply chain, and policymakers are challenged to patch them.
Premium Columnists Hunting for trolls with Australia’s social media bill December 21, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Politicians will see value in a social media statute. The rest of us subjected to online bullying are unlikely to file defamation lawsuits in any case.
Premium Columnists Third time’s the charm as Victoria’s Pandemic Management Bill passes December 6, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The third iteration of Victoria’s Pandemic Management Bill has general support of relevant NGOs and the ombud, but some wariness remains.
Premium Columnists An abject lesson in how not to negotiate a vital piece of legislation November 24, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The Andrews government believes emergency powers should be broad, easy to evoke and within reach. Not many others agree.
Premium Columnists Overreach: Victoria’s pandemic management bill November 2, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Any far-reaching powers of executive nature need the vigilant scrutiny of parliament. As things stand, the pandemic management bill does not meet that need.
Premium Columnists Striking the balance between managing climate change and stable economic growth October 26, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks While we wait for details of the Australian government’s position, a report by 18 US intelligence agencies confirms climate change will continue to be a disruptive force for policymakers.