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Coalition hunts for supporters as they sell their ‘direct action’ plan

Coalition hunts for supporters as they sell their ‘direct action’ plan

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When The Wire last interviewed opposition environment spokesperson, Greg Hunt, we asked him which independent experts support his plan. He...

What is the reporting season telling us about the Mining Boom?

What is the reporting season telling us about the Mining Boom?

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The mining boom has long been a political football; it’s proceeds pledged to fund promises, and it’s demise blamed for...

Coalition announces $20,000 interest-free loan for apprentices

Coalition announces $20,000 interest-free loan for apprentices

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When many first year apprentices only earn around $300 a week, it’s no wonder only 48 per cent of apprentices...

Retirement village industry to become more accountable

Retirement village industry to become more accountable

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Complaints have been piling-up at the NSW Ministry for Fair Trading from retirees who feel they were misinformed about the...

Major role for minor parties

Major role for minor parties

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Although minor political parties seem unlikely win more than a seat or two in the House of Representatives at the...

Labor rattles Abbott

Labor rattles Abbott

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Last night’s community debate between the country’s two leadership contenders ended with Tony Abbott snapping at Kevin Rudd. Some people...

Forget the debt crisis – it’s the fiscal crisis we should worry about

Forget the debt crisis – it’s the fiscal crisis we should worry about

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While the Coalition continues to tour Australia telling all in their path that Australia is in a crisis caused by...

Is the Coalition’s paid parental leave scheme a mistake?

Is the Coalition’s paid parental leave scheme a mistake?

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The heat is on the Coalition to defend its paid parental leave policy, after it was revealed taxpayer’s will have...

Election 2013: NTEU backs Greens on uni funding policy

Election 2013: NTEU backs Greens on uni funding policy

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The National Tertiary Education Union has thrown their support behind the Greens, urging their members and the public to vote...

Election 2013: Tony Abbott’s asylum seeker policy a ‘race to the bottom’

Election 2013: Tony Abbott’s asylum seeker policy a ‘race to the bottom’

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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and immigration spokesman Scott Morrison today announced the Coalition’s asylum seeker policy, which would mean refugees...