The Age Editorials
February 9
Is elevated rail really the right way to go?
The state government's consultation on the so-called 'sky-train' must be genuine.
February 8
Debt should be used to fix transport system
There are compelling, rational economic arguments for using public borrowing to fund investment upon which the future of Victoria's growing population depends.
February 7
Science cuts cruel the climate
By his actions, not words, will Malcolm Turnbull be defined as Prime Minister of this nation, and Australia wants for a leader with courage of conviction.
February 6
Words are cheap when you shut down debate
The language Malcolm Turnbull deployed at the time of the leadership challenge now sounds hollow.
February 5
Tax debate is talking in circles
There is more to tax reform than just the GST consumption tax. A revision to income tax rates and, especially, tax thresholds is essential.
February 4
End offshore detention of refugees now
It is time for the government to declare an amnesty on asylum seekers and to rethink its wasteful, damaging and aimless policies.
February 3
Union corruption needs a strong watchdog
A regulator with teeth is required to tackle thuggish conduct in building union ranks.
February 2
Political donation regime open to abuse
The existing system is flawed, but all political parties are dragging their feet on reform.
February 1
Where is that tax paper, Mr Morrison?
Parliament gets back to business this week and we believe the Turnbull government needs to get on the front foot swiftly.
January 31
Justice should be Australia’s dream
The disadvantage foisted on Indigenous Australians by ignorance or prejudice is holding the nation back. To do better, the voices of the Aboriginal community must be listened to, and heard.
January 30
Abbott risks looking like a bitter wrecker
Mr Turnbull and Mr Abbott and their colleagues rightly promote the Liberal Party as a broad church, but there is a difference between what Mr Abbott and those few others are doing and what constitutes a constructive contribution to policy debate.
January 29
Human rights losing to bad policies
Australians cannot afford to lose sight of the values that make us great people. Reports, such as the latest one by Human Rights Watch, provide a broader and much-needed perspective.
January 28
Bring on same-sex marriage bill now
Countless polls have shown that a clear majority of Australian voters – by a count of almost three to one – want the Marriage Act amended to allow same-sex marriage.
January 27
Be bold, be brave and bridge the gaps
For this to be a truly free nation, Australians must quit paying lip service to equality, and act it every day.
January 26
Honouring those who make Australia great
All the fine sentiments on Australia Day about the values of our nation would stand for nothing without the people who truly make this a great community.
January 25
Potent climate policies urgently needed
In this election year, The Age urges the major political parties to develop comprehensive, cogent and effective policies to reduce carbon emissions.
January 24
Fair play is best, sport
Few modern professional sports have escaped the taint of cheating, whether in the hollow pursuit of victory at any cost, or perhaps more surprisingly, a deliberate loss.
January 23
Off-court controversy tarnishes tennis fest
It's been a bad week for Tennis Australia, with off-court drama overshadowing the on-court extravaganza that is the Australian Open.
January 22
VLocity’s trip failure is the latest woe
The investment in public transport, and transport networks generally, simply has not kept pace with what Victorians need now or in the future. The government is perpetually in catch-up mode.
January 21
The dopes who cheat need to be caught
Those who do not question what is in the bottle, or assure themselves about the contents, will ultimately deceive themselves. Doping must be eradicated so that fair competition is not undermined
JANUARY 20
Election should be about cutting inequality
Solving inequality is about politics as much as it is about economics. We support Malcolm Turnbull's optimism, and trust he can help generate changes that make it an even better time to be alive for an even bigger number of Australians.
January 19
Unravelling the lies about refugees
The reputations of 10 innocent and diligent people were trashed by testy bureaucrats who jumped at shadows.
January 18
Victoria's disgrace: no new schools
Rather than ducking behind tired excuses and finger-pointing, the state government needs to recognise the impending crisis in our education system and find innovative solutions.
January 17
Europe’s heart must be open to refugees
Europe is uneasy about the term "multiculturalism" but should recognise the continent, with its rich cultural diversity and history, is the very embodiment of this concept.
January 16
Violence and mayhem will not win
Routing murderous militants requires methodical and meticulous work, and Australia must support Indonesia through it all.
January 15
We deserve clarity about fire decisions
Victorians deserve to know the facts about the Wye River fire and the level of rigour that went into the assessment of fire-management strategies before it took off.
January 14
Police intercept put motorists at risk
Nothing about this action represents sound management or good policy. The actions warrant an independent investigation, not merely an internal one.
January 13
Negligence that beggars belief
Future generations will ask how a club could be so fundamentally negligent when it came to the one thing that mattered above all else: the health and welfare of the players in its charge.
January 12
An inexplicable failure by Parks Victoria
The revelation that toxic waste was washed into the Yarra raises serious questions for the organisation.
January 11
Stop playing and start planning for Victoria
Victoria's transport infrastructure requires a thorough, comprehensive plan that takes into account present and future needs.
