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Government to repay 470,000 unlawful robodebts in what might be Australia's biggest-ever financial backdown

  • Written by Terry Carney, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Sydney

In a near-complete capitulation, the government will refund every alleged overpayment it has collected from welfare recipients under the discredited “robodebt” system of income averaging.

Unveiling the automated system in mid-2016 then treasurer Scott Morrison and social services minister Christian Porter promised more “accurate...

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High Court ruling on 'Palace letters' case paves way to learn more about The Dismissal

  • Written by Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
High Court ruling on 'Palace letters' case paves way to learn more about The DismissalNational Archives of Australia

The High Court has ruled that Sir John Kerr’s correspondence with the queen comprises “Commonwealth records”. This means access to them is now in Australian hands and can no longer be vetoed by the private secretary to the queen.

This correspondence, which includes Kerr’s briefings to the...

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10 reasons why renewable energy is the future

  • Written by Andrew Blakers, Professor of Engineering, Australian National University
10 reasons why renewable energy is the futureLucy Nicholson/Reuters

Australia’s latest greenhouse gas figures released today show national emissions fell slightly last year. This was by no means an economy-wide effort – solar and wind energy did most of the heavy lifting.

Emissions fell 0.9% last year compared to 2018. The rapid deployment of solar and wind is slashing emissions in...

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Michelle Grattan on JobKeeper, JobMaker, and Eden-Monaro

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

Michelle Grattan talks with Professor Caroline Fisher (remotely) about the week in politics, including the treasury’s miscalculation on JobKeeper, the prime minister’s promise to “make the boat go faster”, and the limitations of the coronavirus debate in Eden-Monaro.

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Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in...

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  1. Whoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent – and, importantly, who gets to use it
  2. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on saving Australia's tourism and construction industries
  3. The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed
  4. There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?
  5. Could taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus be more harmful than helpful?
  6. why suicide modelling is so difficult
  7. Why is there so much furore over China's Belt and Road Initiative?
  8. Morrison's industrial relations peace gambit is worth a shot. Even if it fails, it's shrewd politics
  9. a time to reflect on strong Indigenous leadership and resiliency in the face of a pandemic
  10. 4 ways our streets can rescue restaurants, bars and cafes after coronavirus
  11. missing the commute, the spaces between places and the podcast stories in our pockets
  12. The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation?
  13. after a storm, microplastic pollution surged in the Cooks River
  14. what pregnant women need to know
  15. When Christian met Sally – the match made by a pandemic
  16. Another savage blow to regional media spells disaster for the communities they serve
  17. New Zealand government ignores expert advice in its plan to improve water quality in rivers and lakes
  18. Has Australia really avoided 14,000 coronavirus deaths?
  19. Don't be phish food! Tips to avoid sharing your personal information online
  20. A four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs
  21. How to stay safe in restaurants and cafes
  22. parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
  23. how DJs and creatives are earning a buck online via Twitch, Patreon, OnlyFans and more
  24. Australia, you have unfinished business. It's time to let our 'fire people' care for this land
  25. No big packed lectures allowed if we're to safely bring uni students back to campus
  26. Morrison government invites unions to dance, but employer groups call the tune
  27. What COVID-19 means for the people making your clothes
  28. Morrison wants unions and business to 'put down the weapons' on IR. But real reform will not be easy.
  29. Quality of life in high-density apartments varies. Here are 6 ways to improve it
  30. New Zealand sits on top of the remains of a giant ancient volcanic plume
  31. Rio Tinto just blasted away an ancient Aboriginal site. Here’s why that was allowed
  32. why is type 2 diabetes linked to increased risk of cancer and dementia?
  33. Are thermal cameras a magic bullet for COVID-19 fever detection? There's not enough evidence to know
  34. Warwick Thornton’s The Beach is a delicate conversation with Country
  35. The vaccine we're testing in Australia is based on a flu shot. Here's how it could work against coronavirus
  36. Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? We asked 5 experts
  37. Malka Leifer has been ruled fit to stand trial. Will extradition to Australia follow?
  38. Don't stand so close to me – understanding consent can help with those tricky social distancing moments
  39. For First Nations people, coronavirus has meant fewer services, separated families and over-policing: new report
  40. We need good information to make decisions, especially when things go wrong
  41. Public land is being sold exactly where thousands on the waiting list need housing
  42. 'Incel' violence is a form of extremism. It's time we treated it as a security threat
  43. A single mega-project exposes the Morrison government's gas plan as staggering folly
  44. What are the characteristics of strong mental health?
  45. Why flour is still missing from supermarket shelves
  46. 7 tips to help kids feeling anxious about going back to school
  47. Working out at home works for women – so well they might not go back to gyms
  48. why countries don't count emissions from goods they import
  49. Can Scott Morrison achieve industrial relations disarmament?
  50. Celeste Barber's story shows us the power of celebrity fundraising ... and the importance of reading the fine print
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