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Biden must step aside

Biden must step aside

That the most powerful person on the planet continues to be in place despite the history, signs and symptoms pointing to the presence of brain disease, impaired cognition, capacity and the syndrome of dementia should be of concern.

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Nuclear versus renewables row is all about winning power

Nuclear versus renewables row is all about winning power

Although it is crucial that Australia demonstrates to the world that it will achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the nuclear versus renewables debate is largely about winning elections.

State-sanctioned cruelty to greyhounds needs to stop

State-sanctioned cruelty to greyhounds needs to stop

The fate of dogs in the racing industry reminds us yet again that this routine cruelty is morally unsustainable.

Local high schools should be supported as well as selective ones

Local high schools should be supported as well as selective ones

While some parents will always want to send their children to an independent school the possibilities if all other students attended their local high school are amazing. The local school’s NAPLAN results would be better. All students would live locally, rather than having to travel to a school out of their area.

Tsunami of financial distress a sad indictment of society

Tsunami of financial distress a sad indictment of society

The lending rules of our banks have contributed to the mortgage crisis people now face. When interest rates were at record lows, banks were only too willing to allow borrowing. They surely would have been aware this would be unsustainable when interest rates inevitably rose.

Tailgates of hell: Aggressive practice endemic and dangerous

Tailgates of hell: Aggressive practice endemic and dangerous

I am not sure if it is laziness or incompetence, but NSW Police must start penalising tailgaters for the reckless manner in which they are endangering the community.

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Goodbye to the City Tatts club and its 130 years of history

Goodbye to the City Tatts club and its 130 years of history

Sydney’s Tatts Club is a city institution.

Payman’s defection  a personal choice

Payman’s defection a personal choice

As a Labor Senator or any major party representative, Senator Payman should be prioritising the governance of Australia.

Labor’s caucus system a valuable part of democracy

Labor’s caucus system a valuable part of democracy

While some may view the Labor pledge of caucus solidarity as a quaint anachronism, it remains the bedrock on which Labor has built a reputation as a stable party of reform and progress.

Payman and Palestine challenge our democratic comfort zone

Payman and Palestine challenge our democratic comfort zone

It’s time for Labor to not just allow a conscience vote to its members on issues regarding Gaza but for our society as a whole to acknowledge there is more than one worldview for our collective future. Surely we need this honest discussion more than ever?

Senators represent the people, not the party

Senators represent the people, not the party

Senator Fatima Payman is not only entitled to cross the floor, she is obliged to do so if her representative conscience is not quietened by her party.