Pearls & Irritations 

Pearls and Irritations is an Australian platform for progressive analysis on politics, foreign policy, the economy, media, and culture, with a focus on peace and justice. 

We publish informed analysis and commentary on issues that matter to Australians, with a focus on politics, public policy, foreign policy and world affairs, defence and security, the economy, media, the arts and religion.

John Menadue is the publisher, founder and Editor in Chief of Pearls and Irritations. He was formerly Secretary of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ambassador to Japan, Secretary of Immigration and CEO of Qantas.