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Happenings on the hill

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I was in Canberra last week, and it was insane…

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 14th February 2022 - Last week, Neil Pharaoh was in Canberra for a number of work meetings and stumbled across the “Convoy to Canberra” protests, which made for an interesting few days in the national capital. This week, he asks what impact all this will have on the

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Happenings on the hill

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Lies, damned lies and electoral polling…

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 1st February 2022 - With one of the first major opinion polls of the year showing a 56/44 two-party preferred in Labor’s favour, and a 11 per cent drop in satisfaction with the PM, what does this mean for you this election season, asks Neil Pharaoh.

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Calls for civil society COVID Rapid Response Group

Luke Michael, Thursday, 13th January 2022 - The group would be made up of ACOSS, unions, business peaks and public health experts

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Opinion

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A 2021 reflection

David Crosbie, Thursday, 16th December 2021 - We have seen some of the best of Australia in 2021, but we have also seen some deplorable decisions and self-serving myopic behaviour, writes David Crosbie.

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Opinion

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What’s going on with independent candidates and the federal election?

Contributor, Wednesday, 15th December 2021 - With the 2022 election promising to be close – the Morrison government has just a one-seat majority – could high-profile independents be a crucial factor in key seats, asks Malcolm Mackerras.

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Labor defends decision to support political campaigners bill

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 2nd December 2021 - Should Labor be elected, Dr Andrew Leigh confirms they would revisit the framework

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Senate backs charities in disallowing proposed ACNC changes

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 26th November 2021 - Charities said the proposed changes threatened to shut down organisations for speaking out, or for taking part in protest

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‘It’s really come out of nowhere’: Charities dismayed by changes to political campaigners bill

David Crosbie, Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 - Advocates believe the amendments need more scrutiny and consideration

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Opinion

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A picture I can believe in

David Crosbie, Thursday, 18th November 2021 - David Crosbie shares some important lessons for all charities about the importance of image and images.

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Into the rainbow

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Change must happen at all levels: Why we need Rainbow Local Government

Nevena Spirovska, Tuesday, 9th November 2021 - The success of Rainbow Local Government serves as an important reminder that minoritised communities can organise to have their issues prioritised at a local government level, writes Nevena Spirovska.

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