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indigenous affairs September 14, 2019
Newstart: the human cost of Morrison’s plan
With an expansion of the welfare crackdown signalled this week in parliament, experts warn the government’s measures will lead to collateral damage.
media August 17, 2019
New birth certificate laws spark anti-trans campaign
As the backlash against the inclusion of trans and non-binary Australians continues, medical experts fear media rhetoric may hurt the wellbeing of gender-questioning youth.
health August 3, 2019
Evidence to the Aged Care Royal Commission resonates for the author, who was part of a family team looking after her grandmother in her own home.
health August 10, 2019
Despite significant progress for the rights of LGBTQIA people in recent decades, suicide rates in the community remain alarmingly high – and advocates warn that the religious freedom debate is only fuelling the crisis.
health July 20, 2019
The broken private health insurance system
While a new report claims Australia’s private health system is in a ‘death spiral’, the crisis actually began with the introduction of Medicare in 1984.
health July 13, 2019
The reality behind Morrison’s tax cuts
Scott Morrison says there will be no cuts to health, education or services to pay for his tax package. The numbers tell a different story.
law & crime June 22, 2019
Rosie Batty: the private toll of public grief
This week, Luke Batty would have turned 17. For his mother the years since his death have been marked by public esteem and an intense personal hell.
law & crime June 22, 2019
Victoria’s assisted dying legislation
Victoria’s passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act has offered hope for those with terminal illness. But while some refuse to support the legislation, others think it doesn’t go far enough.
law & crime June 1, 2019
Discussions about housing affordability have frequently omitted those who are most severely affected by the crisis: people experiencing homelessness. Advocates in the homelessness sector are calling on the government to act.
immigration May 11, 2019
In a one-on-one interview ahead of next week’s election, Bill Shorten has proposed he would, if necessary, set up a new regional processing facility in Papua New Guinea.
immigration April 27, 2019
Medivac missteps rack sick refugees
Refugees on Manus and Nauru were given hope by the passing of the medivac bill, but the reality is just another layer of bureaucracy added to their lives.
