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The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
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Tony Abbott
'Not a behemoth sitting on Australian democracy': Tony Abbott defends Rupert Murdoch
Tony Abbott's comments are direct repudiation of Malcolm Turnbull’s claim that the powerful billionaire played a central role in his demise.
- by Latika Bourke
Abbott defends Murdoch's Australian influence
The majority shareholder of News Corp Rupert Murdoch is not "a behemoth sitting on Australian democracy" as critics claim, says former Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
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Corruption
Draft laws show federal ICAC would investigate breaches of the ministerial code of conduct
Proposed laws show how a National Integrity Commission would work and who the watchdog would target.
- by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
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Extremism
As bad as a Muslim hate preacher: Ex Border Force boss wants Gavin McInnes banned from Australia
Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes has a record of making inflammatory remarks about Muslims, members of the LGBT community and feminists.
- by Matthew Knott
Electricity
Bill Shorten sets new course on climate, boosting renewables and subsidising batteries for 100,000 homes
Bill Shorten says he "will not wait" for a bipartisan deal on energy and climate.
- by David Crowe
Editorial
Editorial
Morrison must avoid population populism
Immigration has made Australia a most prosperous nation.
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Energy
On climate policy, Bill Shorten has learnt from the political disasters that swamped Gillard and Rudd
Bill Shorten is making sure he does not repeat the pain of the last Labor government if he is leads the next one.
- by David Crowe
National security
Lawyers warn Home Affairs bid to deport alleged criminals without trial threatens national security
A federal push would allow unlawful non-citizens facing criminal charges to leave the country without facing court.
- by Michael Koziol
Political infighting
Abbott, Turnbull speak out over Turnbull's 'Vote Tony Out' Instagram follow
After Malcolm Turnbull followed a curious Instagram account, Tony Abbott offered him the benefit of the doubt. Turnbull weighed in to say "freedom matters".
- by Jenny Noyes