Scott Morrison
The forgotten human toll of locking up the state
Policymakers overlooked social cohesion and mental health factors when pushing through health orders, according to a panel of experts.
- by Michael Koziol and Alexandra Smith
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Children’s indoor lifestyle stunts their imagination
Daisy Turnbull’s point is well made. Where are the backyards to play in? Where are the creeks to dam? Where are the places to cycle to? It would be nice to think we can turn this around, but for many this will not be possible.
Final robo-debt probe to keep names unnamed – again
The Australian Public Service Commissioner has apologised for the robo-debt disgrace – but 10 of 12 public servants responsible remain unnamed.
- by Paul Sakkal
Bus crash jail sentence does not fit the crime
The Hunter bus crash was a tragedy, but it was not a premeditated loss of life. If justice is to be truly served, there should now be a judicial inquiry into the driver’s employer.
Teals show voters want more than mediocrity
The Liberals and their National partners achieved next to nothing during nearly a decade in power, apart from fighting the forces of progress. They turned a $300 million national debt into more than a trillion-dollar debt, and in only eight years oversaw 20 different climate and energy policies, most of which ended up being nothing more than grand announcements.
Labor attack ad claims Dutton won’t support WA’s $36.5b GST share
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited WA as his Labor government released an attack ad claiming Peter Dutton and the Coalition don’t support the state’s GST deal.
- by Alex Condon
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Defamation
‘Utterly false’: Scott Morrison rubbishes Brittany Higgins cover-up claims in explosive testimony
The former prime minister has vigorously defended Linda Reynolds’ handling of Higgins’ rape allegation, and revealed his fears the cover-up accusation would bring fatal consequences.
- by Jesinta Burton
Opinion
University
As a year 12 student, I dream of doing an arts degree. The price could be a lifetime of debt
I’ve been working towards studying arts for two years. But now as I prepare my university preferences, the reality of how much debt I could be saddled with has me thinking twice.
- by Saria Ratnam
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CBD
Kim Williams says ABC news can be ‘tabloid’
The ABC chair faced former ABC presenter Kerry O’Brien in the unlikely setting of a holiday hot spot.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Kim and Kerry preach to the ABC faithful
The ABC chair faced former ABC presenter Kerry O’Brien in the unlikely setting of the holiday hot spot.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Opinion
Political leadership
If this government is forgettable, Albanese is counting on you remembering the last one
An already defensive government may be entering an even more defensive phase in the run-up to the federal election. That will have its risks for Labor, but also for the Coalition.
- by Sean Kelly
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