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Hastie and Turnbull – what you don't know, you can't stop

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

There’s one logical reason why ambitious young Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie didn’t tell Malcolm Turnbull he was about to drop a bombshell, with a parliamentary speech accusing a Chinese-Australian figure of involvement in the bribery of a United Nations official.

If he had forewarned Turnbull, Hastie – who is head of the...

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Anthony Albanese on Labor's National Conference

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

Labor is facing tough tests in coming byelections in its narrowly held seats of Longman in Queensland and Braddon in Tasmania.

Later on, managing the ALP national conference will be a challenge for Bill Shorten who will be anxious to avoid damaging displays of division over controversial issues.

Labor Frontbencher Anthony Albanese is putting on a...

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Evidence from the banking royal commission looks like history repeating itself

  • Written by: Michael Adams, Dean, School of Law, Western Sydney University

Do banks learn from the past? From watching the questioning of elderly disability pensioner Carolyn Flanagan at the Financial Services Royal Commission, it seems not.

In the High Court of Australia on May 12 1983, one case tested the limits of a concept called “unconscionability”. This is a difficult area of law to prove, as the parties...

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High Street (After Ruscha) ruminates on memory, community and culture

  • Written by: David Nichols, Senior Lecturer - Urban Planning, University of Melbourne
High Street (After Ruscha) ruminates on memory, community and cultureA still from Daniel Crooks' High Street (After Ruscha) 2017. Single channel video, 2:1, 4K, stereo, 17 minutes 52 seconds. Courtesy the artist and Anna Schwartz Gallery.

Daniel Crooks’ High Street (After Ruscha) is easily described yet by no means simple. A 17-minute video, it pans along the preposterously unimaginatively...

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  1. A record $340 million lost to fraud in Australia, says latest ACCC report
  2. When you're sick, the support you'll get may depend on the 'worth' of your disease
  3. Israel is prioritising PR over peace-building in the Middle East
  4. Inside the world of renting bees
  5. In landmark ruling, Archbishop Philip Wilson found guilty of covering up child sex abuse
  6. It's time to stop exposing people to the dangers of Facilitated Communication
  7. How does an echidna breathe when digging through solid earth?
  8. How Conrad’s imperial horror story Heart of Darkness resonates with our globalised times
  9. Xiong'an, Xi Jinping's new city-making machine turned on
  10. Bunya pines are ancient, delicious and possibly deadly
  11. Now that Malaysia has a new government, the real work begins reforming the country
  12. Welcome to Beating Around the Bush, wherein we yell about plants
  13. Don't want to take a contraceptive pill every day? These are the long-acting alternatives
  14. Forcing immigrants to work in regional areas will not boost regional economies in the long run
  15. With apologies to Mathias, Hanson blows away government hopes on company tax
  16. Liberal warns Coalition party room that sheep trade is a 'vote changing issue'
  17. How NAPLAN could assess creativity and critical thinking
  18. tips on how to experience cosmology from your backyard
  19. What's at stake in the tariff negotiations between the US and China
  20. Dean Smith on the pros and risks of new religious freedom protections
  21. Blackie Blackie Brown is a ridiculously fun story of archaeology, race and revenge
  22. Why random identification checks at airports are a bad idea
  23. How does being overweight affect my fertility?
  24. We need your help to support The Conversation
  25. Australia's taste for translated literature is getting broader, and that's a good thing
  26. New 'virtual kidnapping' scam targeting Chinese students makes use of data shared online
  27. As Japan undergoes social change, single women are in the firing line
  28. Here's what's on the horizon for a male contraceptive pill – but don't hold your breath
  29. NSW's no-cull brumby bill will consign feral horses to an even crueller fate
  30. Housing affordability stress affects one in nine households, but which ones are really struggling?
  31. Housing costs are actually the same as in 1993, but renters still struggle
  32. Liberal rebel Dean Smith to fight party decision not to contest Perth byelection
  33. NSW Liberal Jason Falinski adds voice to push to phase out live sheep trade
  34. We have no idea how much microplastic is in Australia's soil (but it could be a lot)
  35. why do we yawn and why is it contagious?
  36. The Liberals have a serious women problem – and it's time they took action to change it
  37. How Indigenous and disabled women lost out in the 2018 budget
  38. How to choose the right contraceptive pill for you
  39. who's in, who's out, and what this tells us about rental impacts in Sydney and Melbourne
  40. Why women keep turning to the Middle Ages for liberation from stifling fashions
  41. How to get to Australia ... more than 50,000 years ago
  42. Don't give anyone a tax cut: Greens
  43. government adopts investment approach to achieve valued outcomes
  44. how the Shanghai AFL game might strengthen Australia-China relations
  45. Why blasters miss their mark and other science stunners in Solo: A Star Wars Story
  46. The live export trade is unethical. It puts money ahead of animals' pain
  47. NAPLAN needs to value regional, rural and remote students
  48. AI can book a restaurant or a hair appointment, but don't expect a full conversation
  49. My cancer is in remission – does this mean I'm cured?
  50. climate change is a clear and present danger to Australia's security

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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How to Choose a Reliable Hot Water System Installer on the Gold Coast

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How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

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Essential Steps to Handle Sudden Tooth Pain and Dental Crises

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