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Australia recognises the threat posted by far-right groups. So, why aren't they listed on the terror register?

  • Written by: Jessie Smith, PhD in Law, University of Cambridge
Australia recognises the threat posted by far-right groups. So, why aren't they listed on the terror register?Shutterstock

This week, Kristina Keneally announced plans by Labor to review the nation’s register of terrorist organisations.

ASIO sounded an alarm last month that far-right groups pose an elevated threat to Australian national security. Cells have met to salute the Nazi flag and train in combat. ASIO is now investigating twice as many...

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Schools are open during the coronavirus outbreak but should I voluntarily keep my kids home anyway, if I can? We asked five experts

  • Written by: Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling
Schools are open during the coronavirus outbreak but should I voluntarily keep my kids home anyway, if I can? We asked five expertsShutterstock

Editor’s note: This article is based on the coronavirus situation in Australia as of March 19. The situation may change over time.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said government schools across Australia will remain open for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads. He added that:

as a father, I’m happy for...

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Our politicians are not fit to oversee the coronavirus response. It's time they got out of the way

  • Written by: William Bowtell, Adjunct professor, Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity, UNSW
Our politicians are not fit to oversee the coronavirus response. It's time they got out of the wayLukas Coch/AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week announced sweeping measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Australia, including bans on indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and a warning for Australians not to travel anywhere in the world.

However, Morrison’s press conference is still grossly inadequate when it comes to...

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How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirus

  • Written by: Kevin Davis, Professor of Finance, University of Melbourne
How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirusShutterstock

With Australia now facing a severe economic (and health) crisis, there are calls to allow people to access their superannuation to obtain cash.

That makes a lot of sense. Why have assets tied up to get a slightly better retirement outcome if the misery of current life can be softened by accessing those assets now?

But allowing that...

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  38. Why haven't the Olympics been cancelled from coronavirus? That's the A$20bn question
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