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University
The agony and ecstasy of a humanities degree
The federal government should not gut arts degrees to pay for STEM courses.
- The Age's View
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Federal budget
Fiscal stimulus key to stem surge in jobless rate
Until the private sector revives and confidence returns, government spending is the only way to create growth and jobs.
- The Age's View
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Wage scandal
Now for tough national laws on wage theft
Underpayment of workers is not a Victorian problem - it's an Australian problem.
- The Age's View
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The Faceless Man
Somyurek scandal shows need for watchdogs with teeth
It's time governments at federal and state levels gave independent anti-corruption bodies the tools needed to restump our democracy.
- The Age's View
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The Faceless Man
Premier must get to the root of Somyurek scandal
Whether Adem Somyurek's disgraceful actions will lead to real change in the Labor Party is now up to Daniel Andrews.
- The Age's View
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The Faceless Man
Labor must expel branch stacker Somyurek
These extraordinary revelations put on full display the very worst of our political system.
- The Age's View
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Vaccination
Smart science must use social media to beat anti-vaxxers
The anti-vaccination movement is no longer the domain of fringe-dwellers. Now its champions are social influencers and it will take a concerted effort to beat them back from the mainstream.
- The Age's View
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Black Lives Matter
A chance to embrace criminal justice reform
Defunding the police may not be the answer, but the debate could bring an opportunity for change.
- The Age's View
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Infrastructure
Airport rail tunnel may need private route
Waiting for Victoria's coffers to recover will just return the state to the decades-long position of kicking the can down the road.
- The Age's View
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Domestic violence
Long-term approach needed to tackle family violence
It is to be hoped that we can use what we have learnt during the lockdown to finally focus resources and political will on lasting solutions.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
Success against the virus was not just a matter of luck
Federal and state leaders' response to the pandemic has been world class. Long may the political pragmatism shown continue.
- The Age's View