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CFMEU
Chance for a CFMEU clean-out – but the devil will be in the detail
The cronies, the corrupt, the violent and all underworld figures need to be banished from the construction union and a new generation of decent people must take their place.
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Trade unions
Today’s ‘zero tolerance’ follows years of wilful blindness towards the CFMEU
Politicians and unionists have had plenty of notice of the CFMEU’s rotten culture. Their inaction and indulgence is behind the current turmoil.
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Donald Trump
Gunman’s attack on Trump takes direct aim at US democracy
The failed assassination attempt shows the urgent need for American politics to return to civility and respect.
- The Age's View
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Courts
Rational approach needed on youth crime
Kneejerk, emotional responses must not dictate their policy on youth crime.
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Melbourne Airport
Airport Rail is the wrong project to leave in limbo
Melbourne Airport may have pushed for a gold-plated station, but the Allan government’s commitment to the project must also be questioned.
- The Age's View
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Smoking & vaping
Vape enforcement vacuum makes mockery of government’s ‘tough’ policy
Retailers have little incentive to stop selling vapes in violation of the law.
- The Age's View
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Political leadership
Payman saga highlights outdated policy Labor needs to ditch
Party rebels have stopped Coalition governments making mistakes. Labor MPs lack the same opportunity.
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Healthcare
Funding squeeze will be critical blow to state’s ailing health system
Dire consequences are inevitable when the healthcare system is undermined and neglected by politicians tasked with spending public money.
- The Age's View
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Planning
Rail loop’s unprecedented building boom requires careful planning
The Victorian government needs to provide assurance its seizure of development decision-making along the massive project is guided by broader thinking.
- The Age's View
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Climate policy
Dutton’s nuclear ambition cannot be founded on policy dishonesty
A proposal as significant as inserting nuclear power into our landscape behoves some commitment to hard work and honest answers.
- The Age's View
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Sports betting
Sport fans want gambling ads reined in. Politicians should listen
A gradual and transparent approach to freeing sporting bodies from reliance on gambling advertising makes sense.
- The Age's View