The Herald's View
Since the Herald was first published in 1831, the editorial team has believed it important to express a considered view on the issues of the day for readers, always putting the public interest first. Elsewhere, we strive to cover a diversity of views without endorsing any of them.
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Plan needed to cope with indefinite international border closures
Hotel quarantine was brought in to meet an emergency but it now looks like it will last years.
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Laxness on political donations reeks of self-interest
Private patronage of politicians corrodes faith in the integrity of decision-making and increases cynicism about government and our public institutions.
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Clear messaging must be part of COVID-19 vaccine strategy
The public must be kept informed if a mass immunisation program, due to start in a month, is to succeed.
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Inauguration Day marks a welcome opportunity to reset - and relax
It is in Australia's interests to act swiftly and be ready to engage meaningfully with the Biden Administration from day one.
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VIP treatment for tennis highlights plight of stranded Australians
The Australian Open should go ahead but it will be hard to enjoy if more is not done to bring stranded Aussies home.
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The real confusion about vaccines comes from the Morrison government's own ranks
At this time in our history, a clear and disciplined message about the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial.
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Brumbies are destroying Kosciuszko National Park and must be removed
Wild horse numbers are still far too high despite the bushfires.
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This isn't about free speech. It's about an affront to democracy
Freedoms, such as the right to freedom of speech, are not absolute. But the Prime Minister missed the point on Donald Trump's malfeasance.
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Cricket sledging sends a bad signal to India about Australia
Australia must take the allegations of racist abuse seriously.
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Plan for Indigenous Voice not bold enough to achieve reconciliation
The Federal government took a small step toward recognising Australia’s long Indigenous history over the New Year by changing one word of the national anthem.
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Cuts to bringing Australians home must be short-term
It is good that the reduction is temporary, and it should be increased sooner if health officials regain confidence in their hotel quarantine systems.
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