We can all make a meaningful modern stand against abuse.

• COMMENT

The measures seem fair and reasonable and can, should there be unforeseen consequences, be adjusted.

In the past three decades, the freeing-up of international trade has increased annual household incomes in Australia by $8500. One in five Australian jobs is now trade related.

Researchers fear people will be more wary of genetic testing if finding out the results may mean their financial security is threatened.

The Age is not advocating replacing Mr Turnbull. We are urging him to be decisive and to lead.

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.

• COMMENT

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.

• EDITORIAL

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.