Australian residents have been blessed with a head-start in life's race.

We implore people to imagine losing a son or daughter or partner or parent or friend in this way.

La La Land has always been half in love with the idea that to be dangerous is to be artistically daring.

The 'Voice to Parliament' suggestion merits proper consideration. The most important market we have is the market for ideas. Stifling debate is un-Australian, unfair, timid and counter to public interest..

The Australian government should work with its neighbours to establish proper processing in the region.

The greatest form of social justice is a job, and the greatest source of employment is private businesses. So, an unduly large increase in the minimum wage would be counter-productive.

An independent audit might provide a sorely needed buttress to community faith in Australia's political system.

The change is compelled by evidence and is entirely about harm minimisation.

The AFL has levied an unduly lenient penalty at a time when women the world over are calling out sexism and harassment.

Much political uncertainty now abounds – the very antithesis of what governments should provide.

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A nation that does not run a good set of books can not formulate and maintain good public policy. These are far deeper than reasonable, efficiency driven cuts to the public sector.

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The Andrews government is spending at least $10 million a year on media and communications advisers.

But the underlying cause of the problem is an overall lack of staff, and shortage of professionals.

The primary source of this unavoidable, desirable change should be enlightened self-interest. As it becomes increasingly unattractive to own a car, the demand for public transport will prompt increased supply.

Should the government cut our losses and freeze the NBN, allowing rational market forces to help determine the route out of the mess?

Many people have missed out, for various reasons, on a fair share of the prosperity and opportunity generated by a decade of wealth creation. Homelessness and poverty have been rising, fueling a desire for change.

There is concern about Ms Ardern's antipathy to immigration and free trade

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The AFLW is the women's league and Mouncey is a woman. Where is the problem? It really is that simple.

All those given the choice immediately receive palliative benefit because fear and anxiety are reduced. About a third of those who seek the option do not exercise it.