Australian Politics
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Politics & Society
Opinion
‘Labor is a fair-weather friend of unionism’
With various Australian elections on the horizon, it shouldn’t be a surprise Labor governments are distancing themselves from the CFMEU. It’s happened throughout their history
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Business & Economics
Opinion
People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future
Environmental and social issues need to be considered together for sustainable finance reforms to contribute positively to the wellbeing of the planet and its people
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Politics & Society
A new Australia Day for everyone
26 January is a divisive and illogical date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges Indigenous history while also reflecting modern Australia
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Business & Economics
Changing the cost of some uni degrees didn’t change students’ minds
New research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices
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Politics & Society
Banning the Nazi salute is one thing, let’s talk about the consequences
Neo-Nazis feed on fear and controversy. Their response to new Australian laws banning their symbols is hard to predict
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Environment
The Australian Universities Accord cannot ignore climate change
COP28 is a reminder that higher education needs a mandate to combat the climate crisis and support the planet
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Politics & Society
China welcomed Albanese but remains wary of Australia-US relations
The Australian PM’s visit to China was welcomed, but Chinese media remains wary about Australian-US international relations, say University of Melbourne experts
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Health & Medicine
Reconciling the unreconcilable
The ‘no’ result in the referendum to enshrine a Voice to Parliament has divided Australia. How do we process our emotions about the result – both as individuals and as a society?
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Politics & Society
The 3 big lies of the no campaign
As Australians vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Professor Marcia Langton AO says the no campaign has used misinformation and lies to confuse a very simple question
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Health & Medicine
A philosophy of recognition
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice enshrined in the Constitution is an invitation to stand with the oldest living culture in the world. It’s not a big ask, but it is a big gesture