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Tory Shepherd writes a weekly column on social issues for The Advertiser. She was formerly the paper’s state editor, and has covered federal politics, defence, space, and everything else important to SA.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA NewsWire Photos MARCH, 23 2021: Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a press conference in Parliament House Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

ScoMo isn’t the political wizard of Oz – he’s the Tin Ear Man

In trying to fix the litany of issues with Federal Parliament, Scott Morrison’s bumbling conference somehow made them even worse, writes Tory Shepherd.

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RENDEZVIEW MARCH 2015 - News Corp journalist Tory Shepherd. Picture: Peter Brew-Bevan

We need a fact-checking unit for loony ideas peddled by pollies

Silly ideas can be dangerous. That’s why Australia needs a fact-checking unit to slap down ridiculous and untrue statements by our politicians, writes Tory Shepherd.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Prime Minister Scott Morrison reacts during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on March 15, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Thousands are expected at Ã¢â¬ÅMarch 4 JusticeÃ¢â¬Â rallies across Australia, calling for action against gendered violence in Parliament, as news of the alleged rape of former Brittany Higgins at Parliament House and allegations that Attorney-General Christian Porter raped a 16-year-old gear when he was 17 in 1988 continue to cause outrage. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

This might be the problem that costs Morrison his job

Women are angry and if the PM won’t see the signs his government will fall even further behind Labor, writes Tory Shepherd.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to Johnny Jackson as he is shown around his work area during a visit to the DisplayWise workshop in Miranda on July 20, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. The Federal Government is set to announce changes to the JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs this week when Treasurer Josh Frydenburg releases a budget update on Thursday 23 July. The wage subsidy and the boosted unemployment benefit programs introduced in response to the COVID-19 are set to end in September, however are expected to be revised and extended . (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Questioning greed is not the same as envy

Tory Shepherd: The most outrageous dole bludging is being done by corporations who took JobKeeper money, only to pass it on to executives and shareholders.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) General Angus Campbell delivers the findings from the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry on November 19, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. A landmark report has shed light on alleged war crimes by Australian troops serving in Afghanistan. (Photo by Mick Tsikas - Pool/Getty Images)

General Campbell’s tips won’t stop women being raped

The ADF chief’s “four As” for female recruits to avoid rape forgot assault, attack, abuse and assigning blame, writes Tory Shepherd.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos January 7, 2021: A general view of the lead smelter in Port Pirie. The lead smelter is an on going health concern to the residents. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Mariuz

Cruel choice: Lead makes kids sick, but gives adults jobs

The people of Port Pirie are faced with a wicked choice: lead from the smelter is poisoning their children, but it is also giving adults a job, writes Tory Shepherd.

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Liberal party staffer Brittany Higgins who has made shocking claims that she was raped whilst in the defence industry minister's office in Parliament House, Canberra after a Friday night drinking session in March 2019 With Scott Morrison

PM’s response to Canberra’s sleazy culture is alarming

Scott Morrison’s comments as he announced a probe into the treatment of women raised alarm bells for Tory Shepherd.

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FACES BLURRED . Shocking video has emerged of an assault about an alleged pay dispute in a Gouger St bubble tea shop.

Ripping off workers is now an Aussie way of life

Entire industries in Australia are built on ripping off their staff but two are far worse than the rest, writes Tory Shepherd.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 25, 2021: Grace Tame accepts her Australian of The Year Award at the The 2021 Australian of the Year Awards ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Grace Tame punches up to empower people

It’s a double fault to give Australia Day awards to both Margaret Court and Bettina Arndt – but contrast their bigotry with the bold and empowering Grace Tame.

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Strange forces trying to drag marriage back into Dark Ages

Marriage is a marvellous rite of passage but getting unhitched shouldn’t be made complicated, writes Tory Shepherd.

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