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Defining antisemitism is no threat to free speech. Without a definition, we are adrift

Defining antisemitism is no threat to free speech. Without a definition, we are adrift

The IHRA working definition of antisemitism is a lighthouse, not a bludgeon. Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal has called for punitive action when patterned institutional antisemitism is not dealt with.

  • by Adam Slonim

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‘Twiggy’ Forrest-led business campaign demands Albanese go greener

‘Twiggy’ Forrest-led business campaign demands Albanese go greener

Demonstrating the political gulf over climate action, Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce declared he would use the new term to campaign for the scrapping of the Paris Agreement.

  • by Paul Sakkal and Nick O'Malley
Best of cartoons, July 23, 2025
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Best of cartoons, July 23, 2025

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

Australia risks becoming a ‘welfare state’ without spending, productivity fixes

Australia risks becoming a ‘welfare state’ without spending, productivity fixes

The Reserve Bank was split on a rate cut at its last meeting – now the minutes reveal why six board members voted against change.

  • by Shane Wright
Political enemies join parliament’s first-day love-in. Day two will be a different story
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Political enemies join parliament’s first-day love-in. Day two will be a different story

For just one day, love and homage to democracy were the central rituals as the 48th parliament opened.

  • by Tony Wright
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An interest in politics is great, but only adults should be allowed to vote

An interest in politics is great, but only adults should be allowed to vote

Compulsory voting means that casting a ballot is a responsibility. Sixteen-year-olds aren’t ready for that.

  • by Brad Emery
‘His courage was with me’: How Ali France’s late son’s words propelled her to parliament

‘His courage was with me’: How Ali France’s late son’s words propelled her to parliament

The new MP who defeated Peter Dutton said her son Henry had told her not to make his passing an “excuse for you not doing important things”.

  • by Brittany Busch and Tony Wright
Penny Wong: Israel condemnation channels Australians’ ‘distress’ over Gaza

Penny Wong: Israel condemnation channels Australians’ ‘distress’ over Gaza

Penny Wong has sought to downplay a rift with the Trump administration after Australia joined a coalition of 28 nations calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.

  • by Matthew Knott, Nick Newling and Angus Thompson
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt opening of parliament

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt opening of parliament

Seventeen pro-Palestine protesters were detained inside Parliament House after they managed to enter the building, and one woman was arrested outside.

  • by Nick Newling and Brittany Busch
Here’s what the average person with $3 million in super looks like

Here’s what the average person with $3 million in super looks like

More probably male than female, almost certainly aged over 60 and probably raking in more than $100,000 a year: here’s what the 80,000 people affected by Labor’s tax plan look like.

  • by Millie Muroi and Shane Wright

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