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Firefighters surrounded by political opportunism
Were one to construct a moot case study in mismanagement and opportunism for a university's first-year politics class, it would be hard to trump the situation surrounding Victoria's firefighters.
Were one to construct a moot case study in mismanagement and opportunism for a university's first-year politics class, it would be hard to trump the situation surrounding Victoria's firefighters.
Muslims in the middle East take the brunt of vile IS terrorism.
If we are genuine about reducing the harm caused by drugs we need education, regulation and health-based programs underpinned by evidence.
Voters have spoken; politicians should listen. The core message of this election is that no one was able to attract sufficient support to claim a mandate.
An unquestioning John Howard did America a disservice; he did Australia a disservice.
Programs are starting to reduce bullying. The progress must continue.
Pauline Hanson has a right to express her views. But they should be rejected as poorly formed and detrimental to our nation.
Changed circumstances compel wise leaders to change policies.
Positions of public office are positions of public trust – but the public no longer sufficiently trusts either the Coalition or Labor to confer on them a significant majority.
The reasons for homelessness are complex, including mental health and plain bad luck. A wealthy society such as Australia can afford a compassionate approach.
Australia's new government is in a relatively strong position, when you consider the strife in the world.
There is not a sufficient case to take the rare and disruptive step of removing a federal government after only one term.
Britain's Brexit experience stands as a warning on the importance of reinforcing faith in representative democracy.
Britain's vote to leave the European Union points to deep economic and political problems.
It is not illegal to seek asylum. But it is illegal to provide fraudulent visas.
Shutting down the treaty discussion was yet another example of political leaders ignoring the Indigenous community's views.
Labor has presented bold policies, and Bill Shorten deserves the chance to govern.
Duck - but don't panic.
Scare campaigns are a turn-off for voters.
Uber and its ilk are hugely popular for good reasons. They should be welcomed - and well regulated.
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