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Editorial
AUSTRAC
Anti-money laundering laws must cover lawyers and accountants
Australia has dragged its feet for a decade. It must apply global rules to financial advisers selling shadowy offshore business schemes.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Free movement across borders would be a just reward for Australians
For the few grey nomads who might be willing to wend their way around Australia, it must be a logistical nightmare.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Missteps made Victoria's lockdown harder than it needed to be
Dan Andrews has announced the end of Stage 4 lockdown but he must take responsibility for getting Victoria into trouble in the first place.
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ICAC
The more we know, the bleaker Gladys Berejiklian's future looks
A leader must set an example to the whole government about integrity.
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NZ election
Jacinda Ardern's leadership makes her deserving of another term
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has a unique advantage going into Saturday's election.
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Superannuation
Superannuation reforms must deliver better value for money
Super needs to be efficient and its benefits have to flow to those who are at risk of poverty in retirement.
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Renewables
Renewables held back by haphazard government policies
The International Energy Agency says solar is the new king of electricity, but better planning is needed.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Europe's COVID surge a lesson for Australia coming into summer
There is no doubt that Europe took its foot off the pedal to contain the virus during the holiday season. Australia is sure to risk the same result.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Trump went to COVID school but learnt the wrong lessons
The US president's cavalier and haphazard approach to managing the virus shows he does not "get it" as he claims.
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Casinos
Regulators must not cut Packer more slack over casino responsibilities
The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority inquiry has raised huge doubts about the billionaire's fitness to play a role at Crown Resorts.
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Poker machines
Tougher enforcement needed to stop harmful gambling
Clubs and pubs must take legal responsibility for stopping problem gamblers entering their premises.
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