Guy's hot water shows donations fix crucial
All politicians know the system is rotten and stinks.
The Age Editorials
CBA's latest scandal fuels bank probe calls
The banks deal in money, but their essential currency is trust.
Voters' faith slumps amid housing woes
Undecided former Liberal and Labor voters were united in the view that government is failing them.
Insecurity, risks rising as falling wages bite
The language of economics is impersonal, but the economy is purely about people. And right now, a lot of people are in jeopardy.
Foxtel deal smacks of being sweetener
Questions about the $30 million taxpayer gift to Foxtel greatly outnumber the known facts.
Turnbull puts politics before welfare of refugees
The leaked transcript of a conversation between Trump and the PM reveals our government's willingness to mislead the public about mandatory offshore detention.
Marriage equality impasse poised to end
When this inevitable change occurs, perhaps very soon, the only thing that will happen is people in love will get married.
Curbing trusts is about fairness, not class war
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's proposals are a step in the right direction.
Flawed donations rules sap trust in politics
The lack of reform is despite support from Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten for a ban on foreign donations.
Teacher watchdog fails to protect children
The watchdog has disregarded its mission in a case that a group of disillusioned parents has forced to be reopened.
The Metro rail tunnel is just not going to cut it
The failure to adequately plan and to invest in public transport has created Melbourne's most pressing problem: congestion.
Mr Andrews, people are dying
Premier Andrews' opposition flies in the face of more than a decade of evidence that safe injecting rooms work and reduce fatalities.
Leaders should unite on republic
The Queen herself has made it clear she has no objection to Australia becoming a republic.
Crisis compels eligibility audit of politicians
Anyone found to be in clear breach of this obscure section of the constitution will have to resign from Parliament.
Turban-ban school should be more flexible
Ostensibly, the school's position is reasonable, for schools do have the general right to set school uniforms.
UN's refugee deal claim raises questions
In an extraordinary move by a global diplomatic authority, the United Nations is, in effect, accusing the Australian government of lying.
Fixed-term parliaments are in the public interest
This is an opportunity to restore some public faith in the ability of our lawmakers to act for the public good.
The tragic emergency we're failing to combat
Most people who die by suicide show warning signs.
Coolaroo fire catches the state napping
There is much to be angry about in the wake of the fire at the SKM Recycling plant in Coolaroo.
Proposed assisted dying law is decent and safe
Enlightened and compassionate proposal makes a compelling case for change.