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National affairs Clive Kessler 11 October 2013 Despite Tony Abbott’s apology, the memory of the Coalition’s attack on the Malaysian Solution will linger in Kuala Lumpur, writes Clive Kessler
National affairs Frank Bongiorno 10 October 2013 The Labor leadership contest might have annoyed some factional warlords, but it’s helped the party to avoid messy post-election recriminations, writes Frank Bongiorno National affairs Narelle Miragliotta and Robert Simms 8 October 2013 The Greens face some of the challenges that effectively killed the Democrats, write Narelle Miragliotta and Robert Simms. But important differences between the… National affairs Emily Howie 30 September 2013 Four years after the civil war ended, many Tamils have no expectation of peace or safety in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, reports Emily Howie. This is what drives… National affairs Paul Rodan 26 September 2013 Australia is best served when former prime ministers leave parliament with dispatch, writes Paul Rodan
National affairs Lesley Russell 17 September 2013 The new government’s aged-care decisions suggest it will prioritise providers over consumers, writes Lesley Russell
National affairs Fergus Green 11 September 2013 Tony Abbott might have pledged in blood to repeal the Australian carbon pricing scheme, but what’s likely to happen once the obstacles are clear? Fergus Green… National affairs Norman Abjorensen 10 September 2013 Despite the pundits, it won’t be business as usual under the Coalition, says Norman Abjorensen. But the Senate will determine much of the style and rate of change National affairs Brian Costar 9 September 2013 Changes to how senators are elected would improve transparency, make voting easier, and stop parties with scarcely any support slipping into the Senate, says Brian Costar National affairs John Quiggin 6 September 2013 Opposition to vaccination has something in common with well-funded anti-science lobbies, writes John Quiggin, but its roots in genuine confusion mean it should be handled…
National affairs Peter Brent 4 September 2013 Labor’s response to the Coalition’s argument that it was profligate during the financial crisis has been disastrously inept, argues Peter Brent
National affairs Peter Mares 3 September 2013 The immigration department is months behind in answering questions from Senate estimate committees – questions that would provide vital information about the… National affairs Amanda Cornwall 2 September 2013 Reef Rescue needs to focus on measures that really do improve water quality, says Amanda Cornwall. That means learning from other successful schemes National affairs Brian Costar 29 August 2013 “Leadership” is seldom the key determinant of election results, writes Brian Costar. The mistaken belief has damaged both major parties National affairs Dean Ashenden 29 August 2013 Gonski has come to symbolise a sense of social decency, writes Dean Ashenden. But how much “Gonski” is left in the plan, and how will it look after the election?
National affairs Peter Mares 28 August 2013 Without a change in policies, an ageing population is likely to reduce housing affordability and increase inequality, writes Peter Mares
National affairs John Quiggin 21 August 2013 Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey think that New Zealand’s economic policies have worked well. They’re wrong, writes John Quiggin National affairs Lesley Russell 20 August 2013 So far, healthcare has gone missing in the election campaign, writes Lesley Russell National affairs Rodney Tiffen 15 August 2013 Shareholders might be wise to worry about Rupert Murdoch’s “gifted tabloid editor,” writes Rodney Tiffen National affairs Paul Rodan 14 August 2013 Wrong candidates get chosen for reasons that vary between parties big and small, writes Paul Rodan
National affairs Brian Costar 8 August 2013 Labor failed to take the opportunity to make historic changes to campaign finance disclosure, writes Brian Costar
National affairs Norman Abjorensen 6 August 2013 The problems go back to 2007, writes Norman Abjorensen National affairs Tony Kevin 1 August 2013 Over one hundred people died in the waters between Indonesia and Christmas Island on 21 June 2012 after repeated calls for help. This week’s coroner’s report calls… National affairs Anne McNevin 31 July 2013 What would a sustainable regional approach look like? Anne McNevin outlines the main features – and benefits – of an alternative to the Labor–Coalition… National affairs Gabrielle Appleby 30 July 2013 Would Australia’s new whistleblower laws protect Edward Snowden, asks Gabrielle Appleby
National affairs Anne McNevin 25 July 2013 Both the government and the opposition are focusing on the wrong problem, writes Anne McNevin
National affairs Dean Ashenden 15 July 2013 It may be that school policy can learn more from the Australian Football League than from Shanghai or Finland, says Dean Ashenden National affairs Ian McAuley 12 July 2013 Means testing is all very well, says Ian McAuley, but do we need private health insurance at all? National affairs Harold Levien 5 July 2013 It’s time for the federal government to take seriously the shortage of affordable housing, writes Harold Levien National affairs Peter Mares 2 July 2013 The foreign minister’s tough talking on asylum seekers doesn’t fit with the facts, writes Peter Mares