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Secrets of War
Justice must prevail after all the investigations into Roberts-Smith
Courts and tribunals need access to all the evidence available to bring justice to bear. It’s concerning that some of that evidence was buried in a lunch box.
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Royal family
Prince Philip’s passing could be another step towards a republic
His death, aged 99, reminds us that for all of the Queen’s longevity her time as head of the family and the Commonwealth is coming to an end.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Botched vaccine rollout requires diplomatic and scientific solutions
This is the most important policy in generations. Australia is relying on the federal government to get the population vaccinated as quickly as possible.
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Domestic violence
The fight for women’s safety and rights must lead to real change
Recent publicity on sexual harassment, rape and violence against women has focused minds but it must be followed by major legislative changes.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Politics is feverish on vaccines when clarity is needed
Scott Morrison over-promised and under-delivered but the fundamental problem is a global shortage of vaccines.
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RBA
RBA review could look at ways to avert the next crisis
It is a good time to reconsider the RBA’s role in light of the persistence of very low inflation and zero interest rates.
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Climate policy
Sacking Turnbull won’t make debate on coal go away
The former PM was the victim of the byelection in the coal seat of Upper Hunter, but the debate on climate and energy policies is only being delayed.
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Education
Governments, universities must work together to resolve current crisis
Our universities are vital cultural and public institutions but they are at a profound juncture, and not just because of the pandemic.
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Opinion
Leave inquiry into origins of COVID-19 up to the scientists
The independent inquiry into how and where the COVID-19 virus originated made its first report last week but the controversy around the issue continues.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Time to celebrate rebirth of life as we used to know it this Easter
Hotel quarantine, the vaccine rollout and our collective efforts to almost eliminate COVID-19 from the community have given us an opportunity this year to celebrate Easter as we always have - with each other. Life in all its joy is renewed.
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State Parliament
A bad time for NSW to face minority government
The resignation of Michael Johnsen was politically unavoidable but the resulting byelection looks set to cause major problems for the Berejiklian government.
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