Despite the global media’s obsession with the President’s impeachment, ordinary Americans say the United States is happier and more prosperous than it has been in years. By Nick Cater.
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While the West squabbles over unreliable ‘renewable’ energy, China is quietly developing the world’s best nuclear energy and military sector. By Henry Ergas.
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If you were unable to join us for the recent celebration of the Coalition under John Howard and John Anderson, here are the video highlights of the night.
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The new antisemitism follows an old formula: a resentment of modernity and contempt for Judaism’s identity forged from birth and faith. By Henry Ergas.
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The Coalition has the highest count of everyday tradespeople amongst its MPs while Labor remains slavishly tied to career politicians. By Nick Cater.
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The Coalition between the Liberals and Nationals has not always been easy, but it has adapted and survived, and Australia is a better country for it, says John Howard.
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Former Prime Minister John Howard interviews Clive James in London about their shared gratitude to Robert Menzies, Australia and the new middle class in which they grew up.
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Criminal convictions are treated differently in the corporate and union worlds. And it’s not the corporate bosses who are given the privileges. By James Mathias.
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Neglect and failure in the aged care sector are grave concerns for all Australians. They reflect poorly on us and ignore the values on which the nation was founded. By Tim James.
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Infrastructure projects are what governments are supposed to do well. A visionary project completed on time and under budget ensures a revered place in history for all involved. By Nick Cater.
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For bureaucrats trying to review the Fair Work Act, and employers who must comply with it, understanding our awards system is an impossibly complex job.
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The Treasurer this week proposed offering retired Australians new opportunities. The knee-jerk response from many was hackneyed and unhelpful. By Tim James.
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Some of our beaches will be inundated this weekend by avid oil consumers demanding the expulsion of a Norwegian oil company from the Great Australian Bight.
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Common sense says we should consider all the evidence regarding social problems and seek simple, proven solutions. Our moral superiors believe otherwise. By Nick Cater.
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New state laws are introducing harsh penalties for bosses perceived to have contributed to a worker’s or even client’s death. Do they go too far? James Mathias says they do.
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An abstract debate about the unproven cause of exaggerated climate change is not particularly useful while brave fire fighters are still busy saving other people’s homes, says Nick Cater.
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For decades, governments have been kicking the can of federation reform down the road. Failure to address this is no longer an option, says Tim James.
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Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper explains his deep admiration for Tony Abbott’s conservative values and egalitarian political style.
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