Opinion
Australian economy
Chalmers is doing a fantastic job ... at ignoring the dire outlook
Barring an unforeseen shock, the economic signs appear reassuring. But probe deeper and things look disturbing.
- by Tom Switzer
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LGBTQ
Gay-pride jersey paradox: enforcing ‘tolerance’ and ‘diversity’ is simply intolerant and divisive
A compulsory agenda of “inclusiveness” is involved in a head-on clash with the cultural and religious norms of players.
- by Tom Switzer and Peter Kurti
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China
Turnbull had the right idea on China
Malcolm Turnbull has had his critics over the years – including this writer – but it’s now absolutely clear that Turnbull’s policy towards China was very much in Australia’s best interests.
- by Tom Switzer
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US votes 2020
Republican Party has to wash off the stain of Donald Trump
The leadership has to denounce Trump and say “never again”.
- by Tom Switzer
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Coronavirus pandemic
A happier new year, borne of renewed perspective
We are experiencing troubling times, but we should keep a sense of perspective and be grateful we live in Australia.
- by Tom Switzer
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Education
Roll out the test that stops children failing at the first hurdle
If other states followed SA and NSW, every Australian child would be afforded the best start in life.
- by Tom Switzer
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Rupert Murdoch
We need to talk about Kevin and Malcolm and their Murdoch obsession
The former prime ministers want revenge against their media enemies, but they can't blame News Corp for their failings.
- by Tom Switzer
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US votes 2020
Trump will tarnish own achievement if he refuses to accept defeat
You’d think that Trump and his allies would take solace in knowing that he saved the nation from a radical progressive agenda, which a Democratic sweep would have delivered.
- by Tom Switzer
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US election
Trump defeat will transform US in way we haven't seen in decades
Joe Biden's radical agenda should scare Middle America. However, the stench of failure around Trump is so great and the mood of the nation is so grim that there is a growing sense that this election is Biden’s to lose.
- by Tom Switzer
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China relations
The good times with China are over. Get used to it
Those hoping for a thaw in relations with China should think again. Security always trumps prosperity in international politics.
- by Tom Switzer
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Coronavirus pandemic
The tyranny that strikes a friendless Clive Palmer could hurt any of us
The West Australian government's retrospective rewriting of the rules to defeat the mining magnate is a threat to the rule of law.
- by Tom Switzer and Robert Carling
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/tom-switzer-gqdv38