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Should Brexit make us thankful for Australia's political system?

As Theresa May, her Conservative Government and Labour clamour for ascendancy after what has been ...  
Wren's week: Liberal victory, One Nation nutters and Twitter suspension

This week, John Wren discusses the Liberal victory in NSW, One Nation's ties with the NRA and his ...  
Brexit log jam in London: New plans, same problem

The British Parliament has voted to extend the Brexit deadline, but has failed to vote for a ...  
Looking at the broader Huawei issue

The ban on Huawei products is a result of the power war between China and the USA, while the rest ...  
Extremist political parties are a danger we can end

The dangers presented by political parties stirring anti-Islamic sentiment can be prevented when ...  
White supremacist terror: The new Australian export

Bilal Cleland examines the role played by the media in the Islamic immigration discussion and the ...  
EDITORIAL EXCERPT: Put Gun Nation last!

Following Al Jazeera’s revelations in How to Sell a Massacre, aired on Tuesday on the ABC, it is ...  
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EDITORIAL: Show leadership — put Gun Nation last!

Following Al Jazeera’s revelations in How to Sell a Massacre, aired yesterday on the ABC, it is ...  
Returning Jihadis: What happens to the families no one wants?

Dr Binoy Kampmark reports on the Jihadi brides and unfortunate children that no one wants.  
Is Mark Latham Australia's Donald Trump?

On the surface, both NSW One Nation Leader Mark Latham and President Donald Trump are “popul ...  
Racism and multicultural Australia: The significance of Eggboy

The good news is, in multicultural Australia, the Fraser Annings are on the wane and the Will ...  
Morrison changes tack on 'toxic tribalism' but stays on message

In the wake of the Christchurch massacre, Morrison has called for an end to “toxic tribalismâ ...  
Berejiklian returned in NSW — the new redneck capital of Australia

The State Election has catapulted NSW to the dubious honour of redneck capital of Australia.  
NSW vote heats up the fight for Canberra

The success of the Berejiklian Government in the NSW Election signalled some relief and hope for ...  
Australia’s racist image and the communities of faith

Australia now known as the country that turns away boatloads of asylum seekers, incarcerates ...  
Note to the Liberals: A budget surplus doesn't make sense

Dr Steven Hail writes that, contrary to conventional economic thinking, government surpluses don't ...  
Yes, Australia's carbon emissions do have an impact

Don't listen to the climate sceptics that say Australia's emissions are irrelevant to tackling ...  
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