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Asylum seekers
Dumping asylum seekers in old killing fields: an Australian original
As Britain continues its plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, remember that Australia spent millions attempting to send its unwanted refugees to Cambodia.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Turn with caution: Potholes ahead as PM tries to round climate corner
The government claims the climate wars are over. But that’s misplaced optimism, especially with the nation gripped by a climate crisis that will be exploited by the opposition.
- by Michelle Grattan
Opinion
Energy
Albanese did not create the energy crisis, but he will have to fix it
The Labor government is electrified at the prospect of two terms in power. But if they can’t keep the lights on, an early outage could be sparked.
- by David Crowe
Energy crisis boosts case for renewables, top policy adviser says
The pressure on the electricity grid highlights the need for a long-term shift away from fossil fuels, the chair of the Energy Security Board says.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
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Anthony Albanese
Power and inflation crises work for the new government but for how long?
The Albanese government will have its work cut out resolving some major problems inherited from the Coalition.
- by Waleed Aly
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Best of cartoons, June 16, 2022
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
Universal paid domestic violence leave to be minister’s first act
Tony Burke says legislating 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave as a universal right would be his first parliamentary act.
- by Angus Thompson