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There's a big wave coming and it's going to reshape the rest of the 2020s

28.05.2025 9

The Examiner

Adam Triggs

There's a big wave coming and it's going to reshape the rest of the 2020s

28.05.2025 10

Canberra Times

Adam Triggs

Who should Australia copy? The choice between the EU and the US is stark

15.05.2025 10

The Examiner

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Who should Australia copy? The choice between the EU and the US is stark

14.05.2025 7

Canberra Times

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Australia's biggest national security threat - and no, it's not America

01.05.2025 5

The Examiner

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Australia's biggest national security threat - and no, it's not America

01.05.2025 20

Canberra Times

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If elected, here's the first promise Dutton should deliberately break

16.04.2025 10

The Examiner

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If elected, here's the first promise Dutton should deliberately break

16.04.2025 8

Canberra Times

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Make no mistake: Trump's tariffs are bad. But something far uglier is happening

Who will stop Trump? Login or signup to continue reading He has the White House, both houses of Congress, he's stacked the Supreme Court and has...

03.04.2025 6

Canberra Times

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Make no mistake: Trump's tariffs are bad. But something far uglier is happening

02.04.2025 9

The Examiner

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Finally. A sign everything might actually be OK

05.03.2025 6

The Examiner

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Finally. A sign everything might actually be OK

05.03.2025 5

Canberra Times

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If the govt wants to drive down inflation now, it should stop spending like it is

19.02.2025 5

The Examiner

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If the govt wants to drive down inflation now, it should stop spending like it is

19.02.2025 8

Canberra Times

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Why do we keep putting our kids in harm's way?

05.02.2025 10

The Examiner

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Why do we keep putting our kids in harm's way?

05.02.2025 9

Canberra Times

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There's just one problem with Trump's plan. It won't work

22.01.2025 10

The Examiner

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There's just one problem with Trump's plan. It won't work

22.01.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Have a bold agenda and get re-elected? It's doable but Albo left it too late

The biggest gripe from voters is that governments don't do enough. Login or signup to continue reading The second-biggest gripe is that they do too...

08.01.2025 5

The Examiner

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Have a bold agenda and get re-elected? It's doable but Albo left it too late

The biggest gripe from voters is that governments don't do enough. Login or signup to continue reading The second-biggest gripe is that they do too...

08.01.2025 7

Canberra Times

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You know who lies more than politicians? Voters

How much do you reckon the average Australian would be willing to pay to avoid climate change? Login or signup to continue reading Keep in mind...

25.12.2024 4

The Examiner

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You know who lies more than politicians? Voters

How much do you reckon the average Australian would be willing to pay to avoid climate change? Login or signup to continue reading Keep in mind...

25.12.2024 4

Canberra Times

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China has a chance to run the world ... but does it want to?

All eyes were on Washington when Trump was first elected back in 2016. Trade wars, closed borders, riots, fights with the press, withdrawals from...

11.12.2024 4

The Examiner

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China has a chance to run the world ... but does it want to?

All eyes were on Washington when Trump was first elected back in 2016. Trade wars, closed borders, riots, fights with the press, withdrawals from...

11.12.2024 4

Canberra Times

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We could ease cost-of-living pain on poorer households, but it would be awkward

Who do you think suffers most from rising prices: poor households or rich households? Login or signup to continue reading If you think the answer is...

27.11.2024 10

The Examiner

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We could ease cost-of-living pain on poorer households, but it would be awkward

Who do you think suffers most from rising prices: poor households or rich households? Login or signup to continue reading If you think the answer is...

27.11.2024 3

Canberra Times

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Small firms have a productivity issue. That's not a criticism, it's an opportunity

It's old news that small and medium businesses are a big chunk of the economy: 56 per cent of GDP, 66 per cent of the workforce. Login or signup to...

13.11.2024 3

The Examiner

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Small firms have a productivity issue. That's not a criticism, it's an opportunity

It's old news that small and medium businesses are a big chunk of the economy: 56 per cent of GDP, 66 per cent of the workforce. Login or signup to...

13.11.2024 10

Canberra Times

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Consumers are paying through the teeth for being too loyal

"Your absolute, unquestioning loyalty" was what Frank Underwood demanded from his subordinate politicians in House of Cards. It's what Michael...

31.10.2024 3

The Examiner

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Consumers are paying through the teeth for being too loyal

"Your absolute, unquestioning loyalty" was what Frank Underwood demanded from his subordinate politicians in House of Cards. It's what Michael...

30.10.2024 3

Canberra Times

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Hey government, it's time to get real or get voted out

"The drink you have when you're not having a drink" was the famous marketing slogan for the non-alcoholic drink, Claytons. "Pretend Policies" are...

02.10.2024 3

The Examiner

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Hey government, it's time to get real or get voted out

"The drink you have when you're not having a drink" was the famous marketing slogan for the non-alcoholic drink, Claytons. "Pretend Policies" are...

02.10.2024 3

Canberra Times

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Breaking up is hard to do. And when business is involved, it's even messier

Competition lowers prices. So, it's no wonder why the cost-of-living crisis has fueled renewed interest in competition. Login or signup to continue...

18.09.2024 3

The Examiner

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Breaking up is hard to do. And when business is involved, it's even messier

Competition lowers prices. So, it's no wonder why the cost-of-living crisis has fueled renewed interest in competition. Login or signup to continue...

18.09.2024 3

Canberra Times

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Woke capitalism won't send businesses broke

"Woke capitalism" is the latest villain for some conservative politicians. Login or signup to continue reading Whether it's supporting the Voice,...

04.09.2024 3

The Examiner

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Woke capitalism won't send businesses broke

"Woke capitalism" is the latest villain for some conservative politicians. Login or signup to continue reading Whether it's supporting the Voice,...

04.09.2024 3

Canberra Times

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What cost-of-living crisis?: Consumers have never had it better

Do you remember online shopping 10 years ago? It was bleak. Login or signup to continue reading The variety of things you could buy was nothing...

21.08.2024 2

The Examiner

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What cost-of-living crisis?: Consumers have never had it better

Do you remember online shopping 10 years ago? It was bleak. Login or signup to continue reading The variety of things you could buy was nothing...

21.08.2024 1

Canberra Times

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Is this government facing the Rudd Risk or the Whitlam Risk? Neither is great

There's one big advantage to being in opposition: you can wait until the last minute before announcing your policies. Login or signup to continue...

07.08.2024 2

The Examiner

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Is this government facing the Rudd Risk or the Whitlam Risk? Neither is great

There's one big advantage to being in opposition: you can wait until the last minute before announcing your policies. Login or signup to continue...

07.08.2024 1

Canberra Times

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