Editorial
Editorial
Victorian Parliament
Heed rising chorus of critics over freedom of information law
The undermining of this key aspect of government transparency only serves to increase cynicism in politics and government.
- The Age's View
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Casinos
Can Crown be trusted in future? We’re not convinced
While a viable and lively casino complex is good for Melbourne,Tuesday’s licence decision in favour of Crown by Victoria’s gambling watchdog is dreadful.
- The Age's View
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Commonwealth Games
Jacinta Allan must learn from the Victorian government’s Yes Minister moment
If the handling of the Commonwealth Games provides any guide for how large-scale projects are weighed up and evaluated, Victorians should be seriously worried.
- The Age's View
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Courts
Overuse of suppression orders erodes open justice
Victoria has earned a reputation for having a culture of court secrecy. The Age believes there is insufficient oversight of the use of gag orders in courts.
- The Age's View
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Emissions
Time for Dutton to pump the brakes on ‘ute tax’ rhetoric
The opposition’s policy on fuel efficiency standards is not only unhelpful, it ignores Australian consumers.
- The Age's View
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US politics
The words that should haunt America and serve as a warning to Australians
A scholar’s decades’ old observation about the conditions in which dictators thrive could be describing the US today.
- The Age's View
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Health
Marketing of tanning products on social media is reprehensible
Experts are right to sound alarm bells – and the regulators should pay attention.
- The Age's View
Royal Exhibition Building must be restored to its former glory
The building should be a source of civic pride and a monument to when Melbourne became a bustling metropolis on the world stage.
- by The Age's View
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Media & marketing
Content deal with Facebook, Google critical for Australian journalism
The federal government wants fresh commitments from global tech companies on using news stories. If a new deal cannot be struck, it would have real consequences for Australia’s media landscape.
- The Age's View
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AFL 2024
Bumpy week for AFL ahead of the season bounce
Drugs, concussion, racism and off-field misbehaviour ensure the league’s new CEO has plenty of challenges to address.
- The Age's View
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Political leadership
Well past closing time for parliamentary drinking culture
There’s little doubt that MPs need to lift standards, now comes the hard part.
- The Age's View