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    Today

    Businessman David Gonski advised federal governments on education policy.

    On school funding, all governments get a fail

    Letters from readers on the Gonski funding challenge; Telstra’s price increases; the NSW review of road tolls; action on climate change; and the health of the River Seine.

    Yesterday

    CFMEU investigation exposes dark side of political relationships

    Letters from readers on the Financial Review’s investigation; the possible motive behind the assassination attempt on Donald Trump; and what the vice presidential candidate says about US politics.

    This Month

    Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil.

    University teaching could explain why democracy is ‘backsliding’

    Letters from readers on social science teaching and democracy; the place of gas in the energy transition; and why any inflation is not desirable.

    Business groups are calling for a royal commission or an independent judicial inquiry following the allegations about the CFMEU.

    Time for a clean-up of the construction industry

    Letters from readers on the behaviour of John Setka and the CFMEU; Israel’s strike on al-Mawasi in Gaza; and whether gas storage is really needed.

    The empty campaign rally site after the shooting.

    Shooting boosts Trump campaign

    Letters from readers on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, company tax and intergenerational inequality.

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    Dutton’s nuclear dream exposed as a short-term political play

    Readers’ letters on nuclear politics; those left behind by selective schools; and Australia’s sectarian divide.

    The best way to empower ASIC to tackle bad corporate behaviour

    Readers’ letters on beefing up ASIC’s powers; discriminatory land tax; and the dangers of neglecting science.

    New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

    Starmer’s centre-right policies will not bring meaningful change

    Readers’ letters on the shrinking centre of politics; harsh punishment in Queensland; Peter Dutton’s supermarkets plan; Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop; and the ambiguity of Palestinian protesters.

    Fatima Payman will set on the Senate crossbench.

    Labor strife exposes risk to our cohesion

    Readers’ letters on Fatima Payman’s exit from the Labor Party; Monique Ryan’s call for an early election; handouts for Baby Boomers; the changing face of pharmacies.

    Payman’s position on Gaza is ironic

    Readers’ letters on Senator Fatima Payman; migration policy; breaking up supermarket giants; live sheep exports; the demise of coal; and the Downer kiss of death.

    Levy on coal, gas and iron ore exporters could save AUKUS subs

    Readers’ letters on saving submarines; the consumer data right; responsibility for scams; renewables’ potential; opportunities for independents; and the UK election.

    Payman owes her place in the Senate to Labor

    Readers’ letters on Senator Fatima Payman’s stance; how the NDIS drains productivity; misguided calls for a rate rise; why renewables add up; and the need to end live sheep exports.

    James Curran’s AUKUS series is timely.

    Australia needs more transparency in important policy debates

    Readers’ letters on politicians’ lack of detail; Labor action against Fatima Payman; the value of accountants; why Joe Biden must withdraw; and Peter Dutton’s nuclear charade.

    June

    Former AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan will step into a big new role at Tabcorp.

    Businesses failing to weigh wider risks

    Readers’ letters on the need for boards to consider risks beyond their organisation; the links between gambling and sport; and the fight against inflation.

    Peter Dutton’s leadership on nuclear will boost the nation.

    Dutton leads us forward with nuclear power push

    Letters from readers on Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy policy; the sale of gas to Japan; Labor’s code of conduct for supermarkets; and the damage caused by social media

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    Peter Dutton is proposing seven nuclear plants in Coalition electorates.

    Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan just a new ideological front

    Letters from readers on the Coalition’s proposal for nuclear power, the Armaguard cash deal, the plan to rein in supermarket power, and military recruitment.

    Peter Dutton is proposing seven nuclear plants in Coalition electorates.

    Nuclear debate can change the nation

    Letters from readers on Peter Dutton’s nuclear push and gas exports.

    Simon Holmes a Court.

    Let’s not settle the nuclear question before debating it

    Readers call for more debate and details about nuclear power; canvass the popularity of leaders; consider productivity in the construction industry; and call for more Chooks in the chook pen.

    Peter Dutton is talking down the likelihood of hitting climate targets.

    Climate war fears confirmed

    Readers’ letters on Peter Dutton’s climate strategy; the Queensland budget; the role of migrants in the housing crisis; and the rejection of a ceasefire in Gaza

    Climate targets provide a clear path for business.

    Unions have a lot to learn about apprentices

    Readers letters on the union push to pay teens more; Coalition plans to scrap the 2030 emissions reduction target; NDIS rorts; and the war in Gaza