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Dancing Dubya and the Policing of Grief

  • Written by: Lauren Rosewarne, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne
imageDancin' Homer

Writing of social media having a “field day” is wasted energy. Brouhahas about bullshit are a daily occurrence. There are people - evidently with more spare time than me - who are ravenously scouring content, just looking for moments to be outraged. Hatin' as a pastime. And it’s scarcely surprising: the Internet has...

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Can Malcolm Turnbull do climate and energy policy now?

  • Written by: Frank Jotzo, Director, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
imageTurnbull might be hamstrung by his barely-there majority.AAP Image/Paul Miller

The re-elected Coalition government has the opportunity to revamp its policies on climate change. Transition of the energy sector is key if the 2030 emissions target is to be met. But with a razor-thin majority in Parliament, will Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull have the...

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Explainer: what are the legal implications of the South China Sea ruling?

  • Written by: Clive Schofield, Professor and Challenge Lead, Sustaining Coastal and Marine Zones, University of Wollongong
imageThe decision on China's activities in the South China Sea is hugely significant for the development of the Law of the Sea.EPA

The ruling in the case brought by the Philippines against China’s activities in the South China Sea is significant – not just because it involves China, but because it tackles key ambiguities and uncertainties in...

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Turnbull agrees Nationals entitled to two extra ministers

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
imageMalcolm Turnbull reaffirmed the government’s intention to put its industrial relations bills back to the parliament.AAP/Paul Miller

Malcolm Turnbull has publicly conceded the Nationals are entitled to two more ministers, as he says he is optimistic the Liberals will hold the final outstanding seat of Herbert, giving the Coalition 77 MPs in...

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