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EXCLUSIVE: News from the Sensible Centre™

Sensei Bill, our spy inside the Sensible Centre™, has sent us a draft newsletter that is due to go out tomorrow to all its members. 
PHONCory BernardiMatt Canavan
Inequality not just about wealth but also about power

Inequality is growing because there is an uneven distribution of power. 
Patrick Keaneinequalitypower
Australian Constitution's wide net catches unknowing MPs in s44(i) trap

Even if Matt Canavan did acquire Italian citizenship without his consent or knowledge, it may not be enough to save his political career, writes Professor [...] 
Matt CanavancitizenshipS44
Corruption rife in Turnbull’s Australia — aided by corrupt mass media

Every month, more examples emerge of Coalition MPs and officials abusing their power for financial or political gain. Alan Austin continues the corruption [...] 
Alan AustincorruptionMurdoch
Murray-Darling Basin 'theft' revelations must trigger ICAC investigation

The explosive Four Corners investigation into the Murray-Darling river system must trigger an ICAC investigation, writes Dr Paul Sinclair. 
Paul Sinclair@PaulSinclair01Murray-Darling
Shorten, Turnbull and four-year terms

Four-year terms don't ensure good government, they only create more self-serving opportunities for career politicians. 
Michael ClanchyBill ShortenMalcolm Turnbull
Doctor Who, Peter Dutton and defeating real life enemies

Dutton’s new "super ministry" signals the need to ramp up the fight and defeat the Turnbull Government in true Doctor Who style. 
John Passant@JohnPassantDr Who
COAG confirms States need to act alone as Coalition's climate failure continues

States go it alone as Coalition fails to deliver on climate, while Turnbull calls people who criticise coal "delusional".  
David ShearmanCOAGJosh Frydenberg
Peter Dutton thinks World Domination (insert maniacal laugh)

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton is acquiring widespread, unchecked powers. Jim Pembroke considers a curious global implication.  
Jim Pembroke@Jim_PembrokePeter Dutton
Kevin Rudd and Australia's 'No Advantage' refugee shame

Although not the only ones to use refugees for political point scoring, Kevin Rudd and the ALP can now set the tone for change. 
Lyn BenderKevin RuddJulia Gillard

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