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do 99% of Newstart recipients also receive other benefits?

  • Written by: Ben Phillips, Associate Professor, Centre for Social Research and Methods, Director, Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Australian National University

99% of people on Newstart are actually on another type of benefit.

–Treasurer Josh Frydenberg during the treasurers’ debate at the National Press Club, May 6, 2019.

During a debate with shadow treasurer Chris Bowen, Frydenberg was asked why the Coalition has not offered to consider raising the Newstart Allowance for jobseekers.

He replied...

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odds on for a Labor win, but don't bet on it

  • Written by: Chris Aulich, Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra, University of Canberra
odds on for a Labor win, but don't bet on itThe betting market puts the chance of a Labor victory at about 77% nationally.Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND

Our “state of the states” series takes stock of the key issues, seats and policies affecting the vote in each of Australia’s states.

We’ll check in with our expert political analysts around the country every...

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Watergate, mums, and well-organised independents

  • Written by: Axel Bruns, Professor, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology

The 2019 Australian federal election has many stories, but a handful stood out especially clearly on social media. As in 2013 and 2016, we have been busy capturing the activities by and directed at the Twitter accounts of House and Senate candidates, from the close of electoral rolls to election day itself.

This provides an insight into the most...

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Australians disagree on how important climate change is: poll

  • Written by: Michelle Baddeley, Director, Research Professor Institute for Choice, University of South Australia

Climate change, the environment and energy policy are all key issues in this election campaign, fuelled by compelling evidence of our accelerating impact on the environment and climate. While voters agree more than you might think, there’s still a serious split on the importance of acting on climate change and preventing harm to the...

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  1. Will the discovery of another plastic-trashed island finally spark meaningful change?
  2. Mineral wealth, Clive Palmer, and the corruption of Australian politics
  3. Babies and toddlers are living with their mums in prison. We need to look after them better
  4. Friday essay: is this the Endgame
  5. Of all the problems our cities need to fix, lack of car parking isn't one of them
  6. Your credit report is a key part of your privacy – here's how to find and check it
  7. To build social cohesion, our screens need to show the same diversity of faces we see on the street
  8. 'The golden bowl is broken'
  9. Bill channels Gough as he hopes that his time is coming
  10. Vale Bob Hawke, a giant of Australian political and industrial history
  11. Election surprise. Negative gearing isn’t a rort — but something else is
  12. The 'Christchurch Call' is just a start. Now we need to push for systemic change
  13. It's the only way to save Australia from a deep hole, but innovation policy is missing in action
  14. An innovative way to counter domestic violence: provide housing for abusers
  15. How should I vote if I care about preventing the extinction of nature?
  16. US ban on Huawei likely following Trump cybersecurity crackdown – and Australia is on board
  17. Employer incentives may not be the most cost-effective or fair way of boosting apprenticeship numbers
  18. Young Australians don’t trust politicians. Here’s one reason why
  19. Are independents part of a 'green-left' conspiracy? New research finds they are more the 'sensible centre'
  20. Shock. More investment isn't necessarily better. Those instant asset write-offs are bad tax policy
  21. what's the tallest skyscraper it's possible to build?
  22. Everything you need to know about Adani – from cost, environmental impact and jobs to its possible future
  23. Real estate agents targeting tenants is the lowest of the low blows during election 2019
  24. a media empire built on spreading propaganda
  25. Cutting penalty rates was supposed to create jobs. It hasn't, and here's why not
  26. Danger. Election 2016 delivered us Robodebt. Promises can have consequences
  27. how rock art in WA sheds light on historic encounters of Australian exploration
  28. So you're thinking of going into a nursing home? Here's what you'll have to pay for
  29. Angry Nationals play payback in NSW Senate row
  30. A 'Council for the Future' could break Australia's climate paralysis
  31. The UK has a national climate change act – why don't we?
  32. what you need to know to protect yourself
  33. The Coalition's $10 million for Year 1 phonics checks would be wasted money
  34. Labor's idea of an Evaluator General could dramatically cut wasteful spending
  35. In Black Swan's Water, three vignettes explore the politics of immigration, drought and family dynamics
  36. It's vital we clamp down on online terrorism. But is Ardern's 'Christchurch Call' the answer?
  37. The site of the Bali bombings has been a vacant lot for 16 years. It's time to build a proper memorial
  38. Clean information is as vital to democracy as clean water is to health
  39. what are the major parties really promising on education?
  40. We're not seeing a 'populist surge' in this election. Why not?
  41. the good, the bad and the downright ugly
  42. 4 lessons for Australia from around the world
  43. With commercial galleries an endangered species, are art fairs a necessary evil?
  44. These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health. But the amount we'd need to consume to benefit is... a lot
  45. who gets the imputation cheques Labor will take away?
  46. Not just activists, 9 out of 10 people are concerned about animal welfare in Australian farming
  47. Small, but well-formed. The new home deposit scheme will help, and it's unlikely to push up prices
  48. Helen Garner's musical metaphors come alive in a new production of The Children's Bach
  49. South Australia's experience contradicts Coalition emissions scare campaign
  50. How to end Afghanistan war as longest conflict moves towards fragile peace

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