Australia Day
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We deserve better than battle cries dressed up as policy
Readers criticise Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s policies as opportunistic, hollow, and not in keeping with the Australian “FaiMcMullanr go” ethos.
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- Culture wars
No worries? How a fractured Australia lost its laid-back spirit
Even our lamb ads portray a fraying of national cohesion. From antisemitic terror to political polarisation, we’re not as relaxed as we like to imagine.
- Nick Bryant
- Opinion
- Letters
Opposition plays the man, forgets the ball
Opposition leader Peter Dutton can make the prime minister and government look weak, but that doesn’t mean he can lead the country say readers.
- Tony Wright’s Column
- History
Sussan Ley adds Elon from Mars to her spacey view of Australian history
The deputy Liberal leader added a letter to her name in a quest for lifelong excitement. Now she’s added the space adventures of Musk to her out-there view of Australia Day.
- Tony Wright
- Opinion
- Letters
Reducing public service size doesn’t save money
Readers discuss how Peter Dutton’s idea of governments saving money can cost more than it’s worth - as when the previous government’s robo-debt project ended in scandal and tragedy.
- Letters
- Letters
Don’t celebrate Australia Day, it’s the Australian way
Age readers respond to the politics surrounding Australia Day.
Albanese criticises Grace Tame for her ‘F--- Murdoch’ T-shirt
The prime minister says the abuse activist and former Australian of the Year took the focus away from this year’s nominees.
- Michelle Griffin and Millie Muroi
- Opinion
- Letters
Dutton stokes division for political gain
Readers discuss Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s tactics to win government.
How a family chat convinced Neale Daniher to accept nation’s top gong
Incredible, humble and selfless, Australian of the Year Neale Daniher is being lauded by football luminaries who say his story should be taught in every school – just don’t mention a statue.
- Peter Ryan
Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day
January 26 means different things to different people. Some protested the day, while others just wanted to enjoy the sunshine.
- Madeleine Heffernan, Lachlan Abbott and Marta Pascual Juanola
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