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Coalition squeezes welfare lemon again

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

A A$2 billion welfare crackdown is the main contributor to new savings announced by the government to improve the budget by $1.1 billion across the forward estimates.

A total $2.3 billion in fresh savings cover the additional $1.2 billion spending the Coalition has announced in the campaign, plus enabling the government to underline a contrast with...

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Coalition targets welfare in $2.3b pre-election savings pitch

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

The Coalition is finding additional savings of A$2.3 billion by cracking down on welfare in its policy costings, just days from the federal election. It noted $1.2 billion spent on promises made during the campaign and reiterated the $1.1 billion improvement in the deficit since the budget, previously outlined in the Pre-Election Economic and...

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Bill Shorten says the lesson of Brexit is that people shouldn't be left behind

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has linked Britain’s decision to leave the European Union back to inequality and people being marginalised, in a counter to Malcolm Turnbull’s call for stability in the wake of the British vote.

Delivering his final week address to the National Press Club, Shorten said the Brexit by itself was “no...

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The off-topic Conversation #99

  • Written by: Cory Zanoni, Community Manager, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to get to know each other and talk about news elsewhere and whatever else strikes your fancy.

This is also an opportunity to discuss broader...

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  1. Election FactCheck: Has the Coalition invested an average of $5 billion more per year into Medicare than Labor did?
  2. To eliminate misogyny, the AFL needs social change, not just crisis management
  3. Post-Brexit, Australia's best option is a trade pact with EU
  4. Ancient Deep Skull still holds big surprises 60 years after it was unearthed
  5. How the desire for masculinity might drive some disadvantaged young men to substance abuse
  6. The Rise of the Joyful Economy
  7. The voter paradox: we say we don't want a minority government, but we're happy to vote for one
  8. Risks, ethics and consent: Australia shouldn't become the world's nuclear wasteland
  9. What’s the 'ethnic vote' going to do in Australia's top-ten ethnic marginal seats?
  10. Full response from Pathology Australia
  11. Full response from Catholic Health Australia
  12. Election FactCheck: has the Coalition cut bulk-billing for pathology and scans 'to make patients pay more'?
  13. Despite the rhetoric, this election fails the feminist test
  14. Unit pricing saves money but is the forgotten shopping tool
  15. Labor's proposed competition reforms do little to address inequality
  16. Doctors still provide too many dying patients with needless treatment
  17. Bad behaviour in bars and pubs is a problem, but most of Australia's alcohol is drunk at home
  18. We can have fish and dams: here's how
  19. Let's talk about the space industry in Australia's election campaign
  20. Abbott would have lost 'resoundingly': Turnbull
  21. The Indi Project: 'Soft' voters trust Turnbull over Shorten to run the country
  22. Lessons from Brexit: the fruits of globalisation must be shared with low- and middle-income groups
  23. Brexit: act in haste...
  24. The Briefcase: does Australia's 'most exploitative reality show' breach broadcasting rules?
  25. Election FactCheck: Have 300,000 new jobs been created in the last calendar year and were almost two-thirds held by women?
  26. How time-poor scientists inadvertently made it seem like the world was overrun with jellyfish
  27. Australia should aim for a trade deal with the UK post Brexit
  28. Australia doesn't need a plebiscite on same-sex marriage – Ireland's experience shows why
  29. Higher education gets short shrift in the election campaign, and we are all the poorer for it
  30. Health Check: is caffeine actually bad for kids?
  31. The same kind of 'silent majority' that spoke on Brexit may also be a force here
  32. 'The urban': a concept under stress in an interconnected world
  33. For the English, Brexit will mean economic pain
  34. Election 2016: will the infrastructure promises meet Australia's needs?
  35. A focus on economics (the dismal science) has produced a dismal election debate
  36. Indigenous suicide rates in the Kimberley seven times national average
  37. Rush to dam northern Australia comes at the expense of sustainability
  38. Wind and solar PV have won the race – it's too late for other clean energy technologies
  39. Life lessons from the editing suite of Paul Cox
  40. How Australia played the world's first music on a computer
  41. Malcolm Turnbull invokes Brexit to reinforce his campaign, as Newspoll has Coalition moving ahead
  42. Labor costings pass, but scare tactics detract
  43. Labor costings: ALP deficit $16.5 billion higher over the budget period
  44. Malcolm Turnbull: don't risk change or protest
  45. Europe endless, or Europe ending?
  46. After Brexit, keep a close watch on Italy and its Five Star Movement
  47. Paying the piper and calling the tune? Following ClubsNSW's political donations
  48. Warning Sign: Trigger Warnings and Externalities
  49. Brexit rocks Australian sharemarket, worse to come
  50. Stella’s Girls Write Up tells kids good writing starts with having something to say

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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.

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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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What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

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How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

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What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

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

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