Australian politics
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Cartoonist was on 19-day hunger strike over his detention and handling of complaints of sexual assault and abuse
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The intensifying political dynamics on climate policy may feed the conflict god, but the rancid partisan rivalry isn’t a bit of abstract culture war – it’s failure with real consequences
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Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev says government shouldn’t rule out negative gearing changes to address issue
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Former prime minister says One Nation has changed in the 16 years since he demanded it be placed last on Liberal how-to-vote cards and deal was now ‘sensible’
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Bernie Fraser questions government’s motive to push restructure of boards of all non-profit super funds as they deliver strong returns
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Calling them ‘sell outs’, Isis has called for the killing of three Australian imams. Until Muslims can change the terms of engagement with state structures, we’ll continue to be labelled as such from across the political spectrum
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Labor MP Andrew Giles says Liberal party ‘tantrum’ over ‘failed election campaign’ shouldn’t hinder multi-party reform efforts
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To win back its dwindling constituency, the Nationals would need to adopt some of the social justice policies espoused by Labor
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Balanced budget needs higher tax take, but which taxes should be hiked?
Stephen KoukoulasScott Morrison is acknowledging that, to keep voters happy with decent services, spending must remain above 25% of GDP
Gladys Berejiklian says tax changes should be examined to improve housing affordability