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Defiant Hanson will test a Coalition government

  • Written by: Amy Maguire, Senior Lecturer in International Law, University of Newcastle
imagePauline Hanson's policy agenda includes an inquiry into Islam and an end to Muslim immigration.AAP/Dan Peled

On September 10, 1996, newly elected MP Pauline Hanson delivered an infamous maiden speech in the House of Representatives. Hanson condemned the Aboriginal “industry”, which she said was responsible for “reverse...

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Business Briefing: are Hanson, NXT and the Nationals bad for business?

  • Written by: Jenni Henderson, Assistant Editor, Business and Economy, The Conversation

Protectionism and nationalism may be the order of the day, judging by the recent federal election results. Picking up seats are Pauline Hanson from One Nation and Nick Xenophon and his team (NXT), but it’s also a strong result for the Nationals.

If the Coalition forms government, the Nationals might ask for the trade portfolio and lend their...

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Research fraud: the temptation to lie – and the challenges of regulation

  • Written by: Ian Freckelton, Professorial Fellow in Law and Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
imageBiomedical scientist Dong Pyou-Han was sentenced to 57 months in prison for falsifying data in HIV vaccine trials.from www.shutterstock.com

Most scientists and medical researchers behave ethically. However, in recent years, the number of high-profile scandals in which researchers have been exposed as having falsified their data raises the issue of...

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Christos Tsiolkas, the 'blasphemous' artist and Barracuda

  • Written by: Jessica Gildersleeve, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, University of Southern Queensland
imageChristos Tsiolkas' provocative Barracuda is his latest novel to be adapted for the small screenABC

Christos Tsiolkas is, in both a popular and a critical sense, one of the most prominent literary figures in Australia today. He has published five novels, numerous short stories (including a recent collection), as well as critical essays, plays and...

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  1. If machines can beat us at games, does it make them more intelligent than us?
  2. Koalas are feeling the heat, and we need to make some tough choices to save our furry friends
  3. Turnbull remains less than pitch-perfect
  4. By Jupiter, what we know of the gas giant so far
  5. We must convince people we believe in Medicare: Turnbull
  6. From scolds to talking underwater : Policing women's voices
  7. Are shipping containers really the answer for affordable housing? Time for a reality check
  8. Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign capitalised on Coalition history of hostility towards Medicare
  9. Politics podcast: James Pearson on the knife-edge result and business confidence
  10. How Uber opens cities only to close them
  11. In a world of low rates, what else can the RBA and central banks do?
  12. In rare cases, a dog's lick can carry more than just love
  13. Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets
  14. Companies may be misleading investors by not openly assessing the true value of assets
  15. Playing politics with your future: what a hung parliament could mean for super
  16. Maggie's Plan: screwball comedy meets witty academic satire
  17. A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home
  18. Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging
  19. Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length
  20. Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting
  21. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  22. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  23. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  24. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  25. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  26. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  27. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  28. The off-topic Conversation #100
  29. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  30. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  31. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  32. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  33. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  34. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  35. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  36. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  37. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  38. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets
  39. Economic policy challenges will swamp our election outcome, no matter who ends up winning
  40. The myth of public opinion
  41. Explainer: why don't we know who won the election and what happens now?
  42. Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
  43. After messy night, Coalition more likely to form government – but Pauline Hanson is in the Senate
  44. Malcolm Turnbull sounded tone deaf to election message
  45. Major rebuff to Malcolm Turnbull as poll result hovers on knife edge
  46. Infographic: what we know so far about the results of Election 2016
  47. Final polls have Coalition favoured
  48. Gina Rinehart, Weight Loss and Women Under the Microscope
  49. #ausvotes: a final update from the social media hustings
  50. Overcharged for hearing aids? Australia's audiology industry isn't rogue, but needs improvement

Business News

Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...