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Brexit: What Happens Next?

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It seems that a lot of people casually voted Leave despite the overwhelming evidence that doing so carried immense risks and in the complete absence of a plan on the part of the Brexiteers for the morning after should they win.

Sir Peter Westmacott Former British Ambassador to the United States

Pollies' Follies: Who Made The Biggest Campaign Blunders?

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Now that the 2016 federal election has been conducted, it is inevitable that there will be a campaign post mortem to determine lessons that can be learned on both sides of politics.

Glen Anderson Lecturer in Law, University of Newscastle

What It's Like To Be The Child Of An Alcoholic

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I can only speak from my personal experience having grown up with one parent that has a severe alcohol addiction. Now that I'm older I can put together the puzzle pieces, work out how being the child of an alcoholic has had some impact on the decisions I have made.

Kate Shelby Mother and lover of all superheros and villains.

We Must Defend The Defence Force Survivors

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Effectively, through the current legislation, the Australian Government purports to give to these survivors with one hand and take away from them with the other. This leads to unfair outcomes for survivors and precludes them from seeking justice through the courts for the abuse they have suffered.

Lisa Flynn National Legal Partner at Shine Lawyers

Let's Keep The 'Return' Of Pauline Hanson In Perspective

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Ms Hanson speaks for a very small group of people and her views are out of step with the overwhelming majority of Australians. Of the 15 million people who voted last weekend, at least 96 percent did not vote for One Nation.

Tim Soutphommasane Race Discrimination Commissioner

The LNP And ALP Must Form A Coalition Of A Different Kind

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We now have the prospect of messy, and probably ephemeral "deals" with the minor parties and independents having to be done for any semblance of government to proceed. Might I suggest that, as an effective alternative, Turnbull and Shorten actually sit down together and do a deal on the major issues, in the national interest.

John Hewson Professor, Crawford School ANU, and former Opposition Leader

What It's Like Being An American In The UK During Brexit And Trump

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When you live in a country that is not the one you were born in that you become a defacto representative for your homeland among friends and coworkers. “What the f*ck is going in the States?,” my British friends will ask when Trump supporters beat up a homeless person in his name.

Alana Horowitz Satlin Front Page Editor, The Huffington Post

Australia's Migration System Needs To Go Through Security

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The real problem arising from this week's revelations isn't so much the corruption of DIBP staff. It's the widespread criminality and system vulnerability present in Australia's visa regime.

John Coyne Senior analyst, border security, Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Nigel Farage's Resignation Is for Real This Time

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This resignation was a thought-out, prepared and considered move. A marked contrast to last May, when Farage quit as Ukip leader after failing to win the seat of Thanet South in the 2015 General Election.

Owen Bennett Political reporter, The Huffington Post UK

Smart Women Are Still Dumbing It Down

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My friend Alice was on the lookout for a catch of a man. Someone smart, self-sufficient, attractive and funny. It doesn't seem like too much to ask. So, like the good friend

Dr Nikki Stamp Heart surgeon, advocate for women, believer

The Thin Line Between Marriage And Divorce

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I am constantly reminded of the eggshell-thin line that separates loving from loathing. I know that staying married can mean plates flying, tears of loneliness, too much wine, and searching for old boyfriends on Facebook at 3 am.

Iris Krasnow Author, ‘The Secret Lives of Wives: Women Share What It Really Takes To Stay Married’

A Nurse Took A Photo Of My Naked Body While I Was Sedated

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Surely this violation of patient trust and serious invasion of privacy would have been enough to have her deregistered. But the offence was not deemed serious enough to cancel her nursing registration. The nurse had not committed a criminal offence.

Brieana Rose* Secondary teacher, campaigning for updated privacy and voyeurism laws

Involuntarily Solo: I Didn't Choose My 'Lifestyle Choice'

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For me, having a fulfilling career has long been a priority but it has never taken precedence over my desire for happiness in the rest of my life. I have wanted my own family since I was a child, even before I understood what this really involved. But a tragic accident put an end to that.

Linda Keane A cliché -- lawyer slash writer

Donkey Voters Can't Have An Opinion For The Next Three Years

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Given the gravity of the situation, was it really that wise to do a donkey vote? Or draw a dick on your ballot paper before handing it in?

Nicolette Logue News Editor, HuffPost Australia

There's Never Been A Better Time To Be A Postman

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Australia’s 2016 general election will be decided by postal votes. In an era when innovation is the buzzword, the leader of that era will be decided by those who sharpened a pencil, licked an envelope and possibly spilt tea on the ballot paper.

Chris Harrison Blog Editor, HuffPost Australia

Rereading A Book Is Twice As Nice

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I want to gather and devour all of the books I can before I die, even if that means skimming over multi-layered brilliance and tasting a mere morsel of genius. But it is a children's series that has given me cause to reevaluate my approach to rereading.

Fleur Morrison Reader, writer, blogger at www.readability.com.au

What Does The Trick When Kids Are Sick?

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The day before Good Friday, my vaguely productive afternoon was cut short by a phone call from my son's daycare: he is coughing wildly; please come and take him home. Sure enough, my son's coughing fits sounded like a hurried conversation between a walrus and an old donkey.

Erica Barlow An expat mum and her nippers

Kissing Leaves A Bad Taste In My Mouth

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I have never liked kissing. There, I've said it. Exactly as the old song says. In my opinion, a kiss is just a kiss. Yet even uttering it feels like sacrilege.

Katerina Cosgrove Novelist, obituary writer, cancer survivor

How To Pack Light Without A Heavy Heart

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It can be easy to pack light once you have a little practice, but packing light and packing only seven kilograms are two different things.

Mandy Nicholls Travel blogger and co-creator of AlmostLanding.com

BACK TO THE BALLOT BOX?

50-50: Almost Half Of Australia Wants Another Election Called, New Poll Shows

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