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Election 2016

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As Saturday’s Poll Looms, Stability is the Go-To Slogan

Sara Bice, Thursday, 30th June 2016 -  Eight weeks ago, the federal election launched with appeals to innovation and the future but the parties have struggled to sustain voters’ interests, writes Sara Bice, socio-political commentator from the Melbourne School of Government at the Unive

Major Parties Respond to Diversity Peak Body

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 30th June 2016 -  The Coalition and Labor parties have released their pre-election policy statements on workplace diversity and inclusion to Diversity Council Australia (DCA), which includes the gender pay gap, domestic violence leave, and workforce participation for

Majority of Australians Disagree with Government Policy on Refugees

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 30th June 2016 -  The majority of Australians believe refugees who arrive in Australia by boat should be allowed to stay in the country, according to a new poll.

Coalition Ignores Women’s Health Charter

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th June 2016 -  The federal Coalition has failed to endorse the first Australian Women’s Health Charter or committed to any of its four proposals in the lead up to the 2 July poll, according to the Australian Women’s Health Network.

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Welfare Crackdown to Improve Coalition’s Budget Bottom Line

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 28th June 2016 -  The Coalition has revealed the federal budget would be improved by $1.1 billion over the next four years, largely due to a welfare crackdown and saving on unspent community and transport funds. In releasing his…

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Organisations Come Together to Demand Voice for Young Australians

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 28th June 2016 -  Political leaders are being called on to ensure the voices of young Australians are heard in the new parliament. More than 60 organisations — including peak bodies, youth organisations, community groups, charities, trade unions, universities…

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Strengthening Partnerships for the Future

Christian Porter, Tuesday, 28th June 2016 -  A re-elected Turnbull Coalition government will ensure the charity and Not for Profit sector thrives into the future, writes the minister for social services, Christian Porter, in the lead up to the 2 July poll.

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Where are the Women’s Issues in This Election?

Sara Bice, Thursday, 23rd June 2016 -  Women are more engaged than men in the federal election, so why are women’s issues marginalised asks Sara Bice, socio-political commentator from the Melbourne School of Government at the University of Melbourne in a series of articles leading up to

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Xenophon Calls for Aged Care Funding Inquiry

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 23rd June 2016 -  Independent South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon has called for a Senate inquiry into aged care funding, condemning the two major parties for their federal election mandate on the issue.

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Greens Move On Royal Commission into Disability Abuse

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd June 2016 -  The Australian Greens would commit $400 million over four years to fund a royal commission into abuse, violence and neglect of people with disability in institutional and residential settings and has called on the major parties to do the same.
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