Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
The COVID blame game isn’t always fair
The first lesson we have learnt during the pandemic is that irrespective of where the error lies, states will point to the Commonwealth.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Immigration
Walk a mile in their shoes, but don’t be a sucker
Letting the Biloela family stay in Australia, simply because they are here already, is the politics of proximity winning out over principle.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Healthcare
Vigilance needed to avoid money-grabbing medical specialists
When I was growing up, doctors were seen as having a noble profession. But some are ruining that reputation.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Federal budget
Big budget spend means nothing without right priorities
Sadly there is a simple rule of life that plagues efforts by any government to do good things.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Culture wars
Groupthink permeates every aspect of our lives
More people and more journalists need to question their intuitive assumptions and those of their peers.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Media & marketing
Smartness is not the only key to happiness - just ask our children
For all the improvements humans have made, it seems kids have a tougher time today than in days gone by.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Republic debate
Road to a republic needs a minimal approach
If we are to see Australia become a republic, we need to ensure everyone is on board.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Crime
Good news gives us hope. There should be more of it
The relentless news cycle exposes us to a barrage of bad news stories, filtered through editors and algorithms.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Federal politics
Search for justice can’t undermine judicial system
We have a system of rules worked out over centuries by which we believe we can arrive at the most just solution possible. We weaken it at our peril.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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Federal politics
Linda Reynolds doesn’t deserve criticism: her response to Higgins rape claim was textbook
When the Defence Minister heard her staffer had allegedly been raped in Parliament House, she gave her all the appropriate support.
- by Amanda Vanstone
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World politics
It’s time for a new era of respect
We can see each other not as adversaries but as neighbours. We can treat each other with dignity and respect.
- by Amanda Vanstone
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/by/amanda-vanstone-hveeo