Politics
NSW
Labor elder John Watkins urges MPs to oppose assisted dying bill
Former deputy premier John Watkins, who chairs Catholic Health Australia, is lobbying MPs to oppose voluntary assisted dying in NSW.
- by Alexandra Smith and Lucy Cormack
Latest
Ban on regional travel to remain until at least October 25
Sydneysiders will not be able to travel to the regions until at least October 25, with the state government expected to announce it will hold back the freedom amid concerns about lower vaccination rates in some communities.
- by Lucy Cormack and Daniella White
Opinion
Political leadership
Perrottet hears the future coming and jumps on board
The new Premier seizes opportunities and takes the attendant risks, but he cannot easily be pigeon-holed.
- by Alexandra Smith
Perrottet’s byelection challenge grows as another Liberal MP quits
Premier Dominic Perrottet faces at least four byelections which could put the Coalition further into minority government.
- by Alexandra Smith and Lucy Cormack
Mike Baird called to give evidence at the ICAC inquiry into Gladys Berejiklian
Mike Baird was named in an ICAC witness list ahead of the public inquiry into Ms Berejiklian commencing on Monday.
- by Lucy Cormack
Opinion
Euthanasia
Why I hope NSW does not embrace voluntary assisted dying
My mum’s death left me with the view that, despite good intentions, laws cannot replace human love, compassion and ingenuity.
- by Mike Baird
Perrottet backs Australia’s biggest hydrogen plan to power state’s future
The strategy involves up to $3 billion in government incentives but will help grow the NSW economy by more than $600 million by 2030, Dominic Perrottet said.
- by Alexandra Smith
Voluntary assisted dying bill draws multiparty support across NSW Parliament
Twenty-eight MPs from across the NSW Parliament will support new legislation to legalise voluntary euthanasia, the highest number of co-sponsors to a bill in the history of any Australian parliament.
- by Lucy Cormack and Tom Rabe
Opinion
Drug reform
Premier Perrottet, this could be your first act of political courage
The NSW government commissioned a special inquiry into the drug ‘ice’ but has all but ignored its findings for 20 months. The new Premier now has an opportunity to lead on this critical issue.
- by Dan Howard
Opinion
Euthanasia
Average citizens might not ‘volunteer’ for death if they could afford what the rich can: staying alive with dignity
As the NSW Parliament prepares to debate voluntary assisted dying laws, progressive MPs need to consider quantum advances in palliative care already available, but which only the wealthy can afford.
- by John Watkins
Analysis
Sydney reopens
Blokes and beer: Perrottet’s messaging won’t help get the Coalition re-elected
A line of men drank beers at Premier Dominic Perrottet’s media conference marking NSW’s reopening. There wasn’t a woman in sight.Â
- by Alexandra Smith