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Capitalism and Democracy [part 2]

  • Written by: John Keane, Professor of Politics, University of Sydney

Part one of this series on capitalism and democracy probed the famous remark of the American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen that there are historical moments when ‘democratic sovereignty’ is converted into ‘a cloak to cover the nakedness of a government that does business for the kept classes’. Part 2 extends...

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Why multicultural policy looms as a Senate bargaining chip

  • Written by: Andrew Jakubowicz, Professor of Sociology, University of Technology Sydney
imagePauline Hanson's return to politics provides a catalyst for a likely intense debate over multiculturalism in the coming months and years.AAP/Dave Hunt

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s allocation of the multiculturalism portfolio to conservative ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja could reflect a number of motivations, both rational and perverse.

M...

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Rudd correspondence to Turnbull: you said you supported me many times

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

A furious Kevin Rudd has released correspondence in which he wrote that on “multiple” occasions Malcolm Turnbull – who on Friday quashed his bid to run for United Nations secretary-general – had backed his candidature.

In an blistering letter to Turnbull dated May 1 sent from New York, Rudd said they had had...

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Politics podcast: Tiernan Brady on the campaign for same-sex marriage

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Tiernan Brady was the political director of the “yes” campaign during the Irish referendum on same-sex marriage. With the government pushing ahead with plans for a plebiscite on the issue, Brady is in Australia to help advise local advocates.

Brady tells Michelle Grattan one of the most important aspects of the Irish referendum was that...

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  1. Looking for a nursing home place for your parent with dementia? Here's what to consider
  2. Turnbull ban on Rudd's UN bid gives Liberal conservatives a win over Bishop
  3. Consumers lose out to Australia's protectionist anti-dumping laws
  4. The tragi-comedy Down Under appropriates Cronulla rather than offering insight
  5. As Indonesia conducts more executions, Australia's anti-death-penalty advocacy is still lacking
  6. Kevin gets canned
  7. How fiction helps us understand the reality of a mother abandoning her newborn baby
  8. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Don Dale royal commission
  9. After Philadephia, logic and numbers back Clinton for the win – but it's not that simple
  10. Turnbull kills Rudd's UN secretary-general bid
  11. No Kevin '17: Turnbull opts not to back Rudd for the UN's top job
  12. Being transgender is not a mental illness, and the WHO should acknowledge this
  13. The NT royal commission: it's a good start but more leadership is needed
  14. Report on industry assistance needs to go beyond just reporting costs
  15. Friday essay: worth a thousand words – how photos shape attitudes to refugees
  16. Separated parents and the family law system: what does the evidence say?
  17. Crippling rural debt looms as biggest threat to our beef producers
  18. Vital Signs: Get ready for the Aussie dollar to fall
  19. Rising players in higher education: the countries to watch out for
  20. Automation Can Leave Us Complacent, And That Can Have Dangerous Consequences
  21. The world's biggest cuckoos once roamed the Nullarbor Plain
  22. What are 'flat feet' in children and are they something to worry about?
  23. From act of terrorism to mental health symptom: we're shifting blame but at what cost?
  24. Grattan on Friday: Turnbull should move to add justice to Closing the Gap targets
  25. ANZ and Amex the winners in Australia's banks' fight with Apple over payment apps
  26. Rudd's fate in Turnbull's hands
  27. Ocean currents suggest where we should be looking for missing flight MH370
  28. Four qualities that helped small businesses survive the end of the resources boom
  29. Home is where the heart is: why we're getting couples therapy wrong
  30. Meter Maids, promotional models and our disturbingly hypersexual cities
  31. What kind of person joins a cult or joins a terror group?
  32. Explainer: the A, B, C, D and E of hepatitis
  33. Abuse in youth detention is not restricted to the Northern Territory
  34. Is netball a feminist triumph? Let's discuss
  35. Is Islamic banking more risky compared to conventional banking?
  36. ANZ wins class action on fees, but we still don't know the real cost of late payments
  37. Childhood shyness: when is it normal and when is it cause for concern?
  38. How far off is a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease?
  39. School is not always a safe place for students with disability – this has to change
  40. As surveillance gets smart, hackers get smarter
  41. All the Olympics are a stage, and all the athletes merely players: the rich history of the modern Games
  42. Cabinet battle over Rudd a test for Foreign Minister Bishop
  43. Tasmanian Senate result: 5 Labor, 4 Liberals, 2 Greens, 1 Lambie
  44. Dopey policy: is the IOC fit for purpose?
  45. Pokécology: people will never put down their phones, but games can get them focused on nature
  46. Why we're making no progress tackling the exploitation of migrant workers
  47. Weekly Dose: fentanyl, the anaesthetic that may have been used as a chemical weapon on Chechen rebels
  48. The backlash against open plan offices: segmented space
  49. Data gaps mean Indigenous incarceration rates may be even worse than we thought
  50. Asia’s ineffective diplomacy makes life difficult for Australia

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

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Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

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Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...