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ALP
Labor should focus on the pandemic recovery, not party infighting
The factional brawl that’s broken out over preselections highlights the absence of Premier Daniel Andrews, perhaps the only figure with the power to quell the strife.
- The Age's View
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Climate policy
Turning off the gas makes good sense
We owe it to future generations to do all we can to reduce greenhouse emissions.
- The Age's View
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Emissions
Victoria has every reason to aim higher in tackling climate change
The Andrews government is looking to marry existing trends in technology with targeted incentives. Yet there remains a case for even greater ambition.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
Let Australians in India return home
If our quarantine system is not capable of dealing with a surge in cases after all this time, surely the question has to be asked as to why not.
- The Age's View
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Education
Curriculum plan deserves support, not a retread of the history wars
There is much ground to be made up in Australian schools in learning about the full gamut of our past. We must be better informed about all sides of our history.
- The Age's View
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Federal budget
Women must be at heart of the budget
After months of soul-searching, the federal government has a chance next week to show what it can do to improve the lives of half the Australian population.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
World is in dire need of vaccine patent waiver
A lack of urgent action could cost hundreds of thousands of lives and allow more time for the virus to develop dangerous mutations.
- The Age's View
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Australian economy
True vision required to set economy on the right path
Austerity at this point, in terms of cuts to government spending, would impair, if not cripple, economic recovery.
- The Age's View
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Mass shooting
A horrendous act 25 years ago led to much-needed change, but we must remain vigilant
Keeping guns out of the hands of individuals who may wish to kill others is the responsibility of all governments.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
Every effort must be made to help India
The effort to support India in its COVID-19 fight is one that Australia must contribute to in every way it can. And Australians in danger should not be made to pay the price for failings in our hotel quarantine arrangements.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
More help from Canberra needed to bolster quarantine system
Australia’s quarantine arrangements need the full backing of all governments and a willingness to work together.
- The Age's View