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Why we can’t just raise taxes, as Stage 3 tax cut debate rages
October 22, 2022CANBERRA TIMES

We should take proposals to raise taxes seriously — not least because the Labor party...

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Discipline is the missing part of the school jigsaw
October 5, 2022DAILY TELEGRAPH

There’s no denying that Australian schools have a behaviour problem, but it could be turned...

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UK tax relief shows Thatcher’s spirit is alive, but can it survive?
September 29, 2022THE AUSTRALIAN

True believers in lower taxes and smaller government have had little to celebrate in a...

Maroondah Hospital
Maroondah Hospital and Beetaloo stories ignore Indigenous realities
September 27, 2022SKY NEWS

Recently we’ve seen several breaking news stories covering Indigenous issues. From Victorian Aboriginals not feeling...

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How to solve Australia’s puzzling education conundrum
September 24, 2022CANBERRA TIMES

Although it’s hard to get too excited by yet another review, there is potential for...

Truancy
Truancy is a scandal, but don’t blame the kids
September 22, 2022AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

It may not shock you to learn that regular school attendance is crucial to students’...

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