Tag: Australian politics
Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change
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When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture a car. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport. It...
Populism and the federal election: what can we expect from Hanson, Palmer, Lambie and Katter?
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Populist politicians have been household names in Australian politics over the past decade, from Pauline Hanson to Clive Palmer, Bob...
Sunday essay: ‘fair game’, racial shame and the women who demanded more
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Sexual politics is difficult terrain for young people to navigate. Desire,...
We know politicians lie – but do we care?
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Claims Prime Minister Scott Morrison is a liar have been piling up.
From French President Emmanuel Macron, to former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and most recently,...
Only 19% of Australians agree religious schools should be able to ban LGBT+ teachers
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This week, the religious discrimination bill is finally being debated on the floor of federal parliament.
The bill has prompted disagreements within political parties, within religions and...
As parliament returns for 2022, the religious discrimination bill is still an unholy mess
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The religious discrimination bill is due to be debated in parliament this week. This has been a long time coming – Prime Minister...