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UK Labour's votes have become inefficiently distributed since 2010

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne

The Conservatives lost their majority last Thursday 8 June in an election that did not have to be held until May 2020. While this outcome was shocking for the Conservatives, it would have been even worse had Labour’s vote not been inefficiently distributed.

At the 2010 UK general election, Labour trailed the Conservatives by 7.1 points on...

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For $70m, government gets off lightly, but settlement still highlights responsibility for Manus

  • Written by: Alex Reilly, Deputy Dean and Director of the Public Law and Policy Research Unit, Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide
image$70 million is tiny sum in the scheme of the federal government’s expenditure to manage asylum seekers who arrive by sea.AAP/Eoin Blackwell

The federal government on Wednesday reached a settlement with 1,905 detainees on Manus Island for A$70 million. The settlement was agreed immediately before a trial was due to begin in Victoria’s...

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When is 'not a backdoor' just a backdoor? Australia's struggle with encryption

  • Written by: Robert Merkel, Lecturer in Software Engineering, Monash University
imageThe government wants additional powers to access encrypted messages.Luis/Flickr, CC BY-NC

The Australian government wants the ability to read messages kept secret by encryption in the name of aiding criminal investigations. But just how it proposes to do this is unclear.

As Australian Attorney-General George Brandis recently told Fairfax:

At one...

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Trepidation and delight: experiencing Dark Mofo with a three-year-old

  • Written by: Svenja J. Kratz, Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Creative Practice, University of Tasmania
imageChris Levine's iy_project at Hobart's Dark MofoDark Mofo/Lusy Productions, 2017 Image Courtesy Dark Mofo, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

As usual, this year’s Dark Mofo has drawn a crowd of thousands from across Australia and the globe. Despite being known for its dark subject matter and evocative themes - this year it is Silence - the...

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  3. Why women’s tennis rankings need an overhaul
  4. Tall turkeys and nuggety chickens: large 'megapode' birds once lived across Australia
  5. Research Check: can even moderate drinking cause brain damage?
  6. Three charts on: Australia's booming prison population
  7. Cars overwhelmingly cause bike collisions, and the law should reflect that
  8. Indigenous picture books offering windows into worlds
  9. Curious Kids: Who made the alphabet song?
  10. The compulsion to create: 'outsider art' at MONA's Museum of Everything
  11. From Joseph Banks to big data, herbaria bring centuries-old science into the digital age
  12. Three strategies unions are considering for their survival
  13. In defence of serendipity: the Silicon Emperor is wearing no clothes
  14. Critical backbenchers push back on Finkel clean energy target plan
  15. Mamamia! When it's high time for some bitch-shamin'
  16. New tax treaty will close loopholes that allow multinationals to avoid tax
  17. Film festival reveals the passion, emotion and disappointment that can come with science
  18. Should Australia have a Modern Slavery Act?
  19. An extra organ or body part is more common than you think
  20. Could you pass the proposed English test for Australian citizenship?
  21. A better alternative to levying the bank tax
  22. Report sparks concern about how schools support students with disabilities
  23. The three-minute story of 800,000 years of climate change with a sting in the tail
  24. Regulator failing to resolve complaints on alleged human rights abuses by Australian companies
  25. Sydney public housing evictions a policy success? Only if you ignore the high human cost
  26. Some private hospitals are safer than others, but we don't know which
  27. Explainer: what Islam actually says about domestic violence
  28. Guide to the classics: Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War
  29. How to backup life on Earth ahead of any doomsday event
  30. We need to know the true cost of Indigenous boarding school scholarships on communities
  31. Why you should care about the world's largest video games expo E3
  32. How hard will Tony Abbott run against the Finkel plan?
  33. Turnbull and Shorten urge need to curb terrorists' opportunities on the internet
  34. Not merely costume: the power and seduction of the Queen's hats
  35. FactCheck Q A: are rates of drug use 2.5 times higher among unemployed people than employed people?
  36. Here's one to gymnologize over: the case for bringing back snollygostery, trumpery and humbuggery
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  38. Creative city, smart city ... whose city is it?
  39. History textbooks still imply that Australians are white
  40. Dear diary: another day in the life on Mars
  41. Choosing healthy food: your surroundings can help or hinder your dining choices
  42. Conservatives suffer shock loss of majority at UK general election
  43. Rise of 'anti-politics' produces surprise result in the UK election – and it's playing a role in Australia, too
  44. COAG agrees to new push on security after Melbourne attack
  45. Energy solutions but weak on climate – experts react to the Finkel Review
  46. Weekly Quiz: what is the most consumed meat in Australia?
  47. The Finkel Review: finally, a sensible and solid footing for the electricity sector
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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

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Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...