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Coalition clings to small lead in latest Ipsos poll

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

The start of the election campaign has not shifted the two-party vote, with the Coalition continuing to lead Labor 51-49% in the Fairfax Ipsos poll published on Saturday.

When stated preferences are distributed, rather than allocating preferences on the basis of the last election, the two sides are tied on 50-50 in the poll, done from Tuesday to...

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Banking excuses wearing a bit thin

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Brain Hartzer, the CEO of Westpac, gave an excuse to the media when asked about allegations that Westpac traders deliberately manipulated the important Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW) benchmark, saying that it was a heavy trading day “after an Easter long weekend”.

Unfortunately, Mr Hartzer has been proved wrong by a set of submissions made...

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Labor seizes on Treasury and Finance secretaries' warning about revenue

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

The secretaries of Treasury and Finance have warned it is “crucial” for Australia to retain its AAA credit rating, and said surpluses won’t be possible without tax rises unless there is a “considerable effort” to reduce spending growth.

The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Outlook, produced by the bureaucrats without...

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  15. If this is the Facebook election, the major parties should be a little concerned
  16. The Conservatives and the BBC – falling in love again?
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  18. Palliative care should be embraced, not feared
  19. On the wrong track: why Australia's attempt at Indigenous reconciliation will fail
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  21. Friday essay: It Felt Like a Kiss - movies, popular music and Martin Scorsese
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  25. Sacked Uber driver case shows driver vulnerability under law
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  29. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Peter Dutton's refugee comments
  30. How reducing penalty rates will affect workers' health
  31. Catholic bishops speak out – but is anyone listening?
  32. Election FactCheck: did the Coalition cut $105 million from Australia Council funding?
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  34. Dutton's refugee claims are out of step with evidence and thinking at home and abroad
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  37. Shorten government would end freeze on Medicare rebates
  38. Business Briefing: jobs and growth in an election
  39. This election is our last chance to save the Great Barrier Reef
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  41. Spiritual care at the end of life can add purpose and help maintain identity
  42. Who will be Australia's future folk heroes?
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  44. Indigenous reconciliation in Australia: still a bridge too far?
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  46. Election FactCheck: are many refugees illiterate and innumerate?
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