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Tax reform
Seize this moment for more federal-state co-operation on reform
The new federal government has the chance to shift the dynamics of the federation and promote greater co-operation.
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Royal family
Long live the Queen but bring on the republic
While many Australians will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the coronation, Anthony Albanese should prepare the ground for ending our ties to the Crown.
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Infrastructure
How to throw political pork-barrelling on the scrap heap
The NSW government must pass legally enforceable guidelines and the federal government needs an integrity commission.
- The Herald's View
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Infrastructure
Perrottet must lay out the details of infrastructure projects
The NSW government has been told to delay some cherished projects because the construction industry is struggling to cope with what’s already in the pipeline.
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Opinion
Dutton’s new challenge is restoring Coalition credibility
The Liberal Party faces a huge challenge winning back government in 2025 after recording the worst result in a federal election in 50 years.
- The Herald's View
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Power network
Focus on renewables the only solution as energy bills continue to rise
After the shock of the doubling in petrol prices at the start of this year, many households are about to discover that their energy bills are rising too.
- The Herald's View
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Asylum seekers
Biloela family shows compassion is compatible with strong borders
The Albanese government faces a big dilemma in deciding how to soften the Coalition’s tough border policies.
- The Herald's View
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China relations
Albanese’s early moves dispel doubts on his China policy
The Coalition tried to claim during the election campaign that Chinese President Xi Jinping was barracking for a Labor win. This was misguided.
- The Herald's View
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Guns in America
US must cure itself of its sick gun obsession
The latest shooting in Texas should finally convince Republicans to support gun control.
- The Herald's View
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Defamation
Defamation law changes are needed for freer speech
Defamation laws need more tweaking to protect a free press, especially in social media.
- The Herald's View
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Australia votes
Major parties must heed the lessons of Saturday’s political earthquake
Sydney’s political map was dramatically redrawn at Saturday’s federal election.
- The Herald's View