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Rural April 17, 2021
How Christine Holgate lost her job trying to save Australia Post
The fallen chief executive says the government planned to privatise the national mail carrier to boost its own bottom line. But Christine Holgate had other plans.
Environment April 17, 2021
US climate summit to be a reckoning for Morrison
While Joe Biden looks set to double America’s emissions reduction target at a meeting of world leaders next week, Australia’s ‘gas-fired recovery’ sees it increasingly isolated.
Law & Crime April 17, 2021
Updating the Sex Discrimination Act
For years Susan Ryan fought to get the Sex Discrimination Act passed. Three decades later, the battle continues with a push to bring politicians and judges under the law.
Law & Crime April 17, 2021
A secret taskforce set up to cut costs and reduce access to the NDIS is the tip of the iceberg in a suite of plans to dramatically reshape the scheme.
Education April 17, 2021
Covid-19 and its effects on the brain
A comprehensive study of more than 230,000 people by Oxford University researchers has linked neurological disorders, such as stroke and dementia, to Covid-19.
Media April 17, 2021
Ramping up the vaccine rollout
The states and territories are demanding additional funding from the federal government in exchange for their stepping in to get the beleaguered vaccine rollout back on track.
World April 17, 2021
Botched Brexit deal reignites Northern Ireland tensions
Sinn Féin funeral procession under lockdown angers unionists. Irish Sea trade barrier undermines assurances from Boris Johnson.
Health April 13, 2021
Exclusive: Documents leaked from secretive NDIS taskforce
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is looking to limit new applicants and the amount allocated to existing users to control a cost blowout.
World April 10, 2021
Landslides, floods cause havoc in Timor-Leste
US tries to salvage the ailing Iran nuclear deal. Jordan’s King Abdullah moves against rival half-brother. New Zealand agrees to travel bubble with Australia from April 19.
Health April 10, 2021
Robo-debt public servants now shaping the NDIS
As the government pushes for major changes to the NDIS, The Saturday Paper can reveal key figures in the scheme’s fraud and compliance division were also involved in the robo-debt fiasco.
Health April 10, 2021
Morrison fixed on tax cuts as US and Britain embrace big government
While the government pushes ahead with its major tax cuts, despite the pandemic, new analysis shows they will have a negative impact on women.
Resources April 10, 2021
An electric vehicle factory that could have brought hundreds of jobs to Victoria’s struggling Latrobe Valley has stalled. But around Australia the lack of government support for EVs stands in stark contrast to other nations.
