Editorial
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Immigration
New immigration direction make or break for minister
Will the Albanese government’s belated rethink of its ill-thought-through direction to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal on visa applications from convicted criminals convince Australians they are safe?
- The Age's View
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Climate policy
Reviving the climate wars risks all Australians losing the battle
The opposition leader’s retreat from the enormous task of transitioning the economy towards zero emissions is a dereliction of his duty.
- The Age's View
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Trial by Water
A review system for criminal cases is a crucial protection worth consideration
The Age’s investigation of the Robert Farquharson case puts a strong argument for an independent body similar to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in Britain and New Zealand.
- The Age's View
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Immigration
Time to end political point-scoring over freed detainees and crime
The current blame game is setting a low bar for Australia’s political discourse. A sober, balanced assessment of the problem is urgently required.
- The Age's View
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Gina Rinehart
Who pays for Australia’s gold standard?
Sports funding in Australia is a mess. Some sports are rolling in money, some are on the bones of their backsides. It is time to look for a better model.
- The Age's View
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Victorian Parliament
Victorians are deserting Labor and its own budget contains the reason
The state’s surging debt and the government’s shelved promises laid out in this month’s budget have sent support for Labor to a fresh, and deep, low.
- The Age's View
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Victorian budget
A promise no one asked for and cuts no one wants to see
The state government owes it to Victorians to be up front about its plans for the health system.
- The Age's View
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Federal budget
There might be balloons for everyone, but it’s no time to party
The treasurer sold this budget, his third, as flawless, with handouts galore and no negative impact on inflation. The Age has identified one obvious deficiency.
- The Age's View
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Victorian budget
State’s finances tied to a runaway debt train of government’s own design
Victoria is the financially weakest state in the federation. It didn’t have to be this way.
- The Age's View
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Opinion
Victoria is driving towards a debt cliff. Here’s one way to hit the brakes
Projections that the state’s debt would rise from $135.9 billion this year to $187.8 billion by mid-2028 highlight a need for drastic action.
- The Age's View
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Super Rugby
Melbourne Rebels are a cause worth rallying around
Melbourne’s Super Rugby club undoubtedly has its problems, but those with an interest in sport should help those looking to chart a path through this crisis.
- The Age's View