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A Truly Independent Media Sector
Guest poster David Melzer of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia explains why now is a good time for the major political parties to support community broadcasting
We Are A Much Better Country Than This
Where are our community leaders — and not just our political leaders — when asylum seekers and refugees, the most vulnerable people on earth, are subject to such misinformation, prejudice,… more
It’s NOT Fair: An Election Social Policy Assessment
Discussions about the social issues that have always seemed to be an important part of politics have dropped off the agenda during this election, writes Eva Cox
Is Coalition Economic Policy A Nauru Solution?
How did a gathering of professional economists rate the policies of the two major parties? And how does the Coalition’s rhetoric about economic management sit against its record? Ian McAuley… more
Shock Tactics
Are the ads made by John Singleton attacking the ALP’s health record telling the whole story? Jennifer Doggett tunes in
A Win For Human Rights In The High Court
The Human Rights Law Resource Centre and GetUp! issued a constitutional challenge to amendments to the electoral laws last month. Today’s High Court decision has restored the right to vote… more
Hang On – Are Local Hospital Boards Really A Good Idea?
The Coalition released its health and hospitals package today, including a pledge to establish local hospital boards. Before the paperwork stacks up too high, Jennifer Doggett has a closer look… more
Will The Real Gillard Make Better Policy?
Will the ALP’s shift in strategy produce better policy, asks Leigh Ewbank. And if not, where will the new ideas come from?