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Best of Fairfax cartoons November 24, 2018
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Best of Fairfax cartoons November 24, 2018

Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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Terrorism encryption laws face political showdown in final sitting of Parliament
National security

Terrorism encryption laws face political showdown in final sitting of Parliament

Australia’s spy and police agencies are set to enter a politically charged debate on Monday.

  • by David Wroe
PM wants to strip terrorists of Australian citizenship
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PM wants to strip terrorists of Australian citizenship

The Prime Minister has proposed new laws to make it easier to strip citizenship from people convicted of terrorism offences, with the legal community raising concerns about due process under the law.

Fifty Australian Maritime Safety Authority jobs to move to Coffs Harbour
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Public service

Fifty Australian Maritime Safety Authority jobs to move to Coffs Harbour

A new decentralisation push will send 50 jobs to a marginal electorate.

  • by Sally Whyte

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch

Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.

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Best of Fairfax cartoons November 23, 2018
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Best of Fairfax cartoons November 23, 2018

Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

'Ad hoc and extreme': Peak business group slams Morrison government on energy policy
Energy

'Ad hoc and extreme': Peak business group slams Morrison government on energy policy

The BCA declared the Coalition's proposed new powers over the energy market set a “dangerous precedent”.

  • by David Crowe
Today's cartoons: The illustrated news

Today's cartoons: The illustrated news

The news of the day as interpreted in the work of our award-winning cartoonists.

'Without balance' and 'sensible': Labor's massive energy plan divides critics
Energy

'Without balance' and 'sensible': Labor's massive energy plan divides critics

Investors warn that $15b plan creates uncertainty in the sector.

  • by David Crowe & Nicole Hasham