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Don't even try to argue that Australia is the land of the fair go
Until we have marriage equality, the notion Australia is the land of the fair go is delusional, argues Michael Short.
Michael Short is The Age's chief editorial writer, as well as a columnist. He is a board member and ambassador of a number of organisations, and is a frequent public speaker and moderator. He is generally bemused, and is thus particularly grateful to his wife Sophie and their three children Edie, Tom and Clem for trying patiently and tenderly to help him through the whole thing. He quite likes open fires, walking his dog and sitting for long periods in the bath.
Until we have marriage equality, the notion Australia is the land of the fair go is delusional, argues Michael Short.
We say we believe in equality, but the gender pay gap shows we have a long way to go.
In response to an earlier column, others have shared their experiences as it might help raise awareness of just how precarious life can be for so many in our nation.
Michael Short writes of women quietly helping women in desperate need in Melbourne.
The Opposition Leader's penalty rates position lacks credibility.
Child rape and other sexual crimes are a devastating abuse of power and trust.
Political debate is sullied and shackled by tribal rhetoric.
What happened in Flinders Street is related to the frustration, fear and desperation that propelled Donald Trump to power. It's about lack of opportunity. It's about inequality. It's about public policy. And it's not going to be solved this way. But there is a way.
When Michael Short's dog Jenny ran away, an amazing thing happened.
Depressed? Anxious? You're not alone. Particularly if you're LGBTIQ.
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