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In a sea of volatility, the ACT is Labor’s ‘forever government’
Labor has held power in the territory for 23 years. The Liberals hope that will prove to be enough in this weekend’s election.
Political editor
‘Cheapflation’: Why your Big Mac has become expensive
Governments and business are blaming each other for a type of inflation that punishes consumers least able to afford the pain.
Contributor
America has lost its shame at this election as scandals mount
Reality is now running ahead of fiction in this political era, according to the executive producer of a sitcom about a flagrantly unprincipled vice president.
Columnist
Victoria’s taxing and spending comes home to roost
Victoria could restore its reputation for financial discipline if it started running its infrastructure ambitions in a more efficient way.
Editorial
Welcome Charles, King of Great Britain alone
There is a way to achieve a republic by stealth. And one that Charles III might well understand.
Emeritus professor
Gas ignites fight over energy future
Energy Minister Chris Bowen insists there is no reason to underwrite gas projects, but the Coalition and some experts say the technology is essential.
Columnist
Why we have launched a greenwashing complaint about Qantas
Taking a more scientific approach to carbon targets is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Qantas to serve its customers and rebuild trust in its brand.
Climate advocate
Supply is the only fix for housing affordability
The fuss over the prime minister’s house purchase has highlighted the housing crisis in ways the government would not have wanted.
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