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Spending to be targeted as jobs boom delivers more to bottom line than iron ore
The surge in jobs will add more to the budget than soaring iron ore prices, but Josh Frydenberg hosed down talk of new stimulus, promising structural spending in aged care and mental health.
- by David Crowe
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The race card just doesn’t stack up in Australia
Indians are Australia’s second-largest overseas-born community. If he wants to get re-elected, Prime Minister Scott Morrison better hope that the 720,000 migrants have short memories.
- by George Megalogenis
Testing our defences: is hotel quarantine the nation’s Achilles heel?
Howard Springs is the gold standard, but it’s hard to replicate inside hotels. Is there a better way to gradually open up to the world?
- by Deborah Snow
The unexpected stimulus: How the closed border helped save the economy
When the pandemic hit, Australians were barred from leaving the country. With nowhere to go, would-be travellers have become pivotal to this year’s budget.
- by Shane Wright
The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig
A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://www.thestore.com.au/category/artists/michael-leunig. Join us on Facebook at the Michael Leunig Appreciation Page.
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.
The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir
Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.
Best of cartoons, May 8, 2021
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
