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In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
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THE PANDEMIC
In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
Even in the face of COVID-19, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is bringing down a federal budget aimed at economic growth (âBorders set to reopen next year in recovery bidâ, 10/5). This isnât a good idea.
To fuel growth, migration will be restored âto pre-pandemic levels as soon as the governmentâs health experts declared it possibleâ. Note the word is possible, not advisable. The idea of boosting migration on the cutting edge of a possibility makes me uneasy. Itâs possible any time anyone says so, but globally the risk of infection and death from th
This does not have to be an either/or proposition
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EDUCATION AND THE CURRICULUM
This does not have to be an either/or proposition
These fears echo John Howard’s early attempts to have a “more balanced” school curriculum emphasising the positive impacts of settlers. He also stated that he did not believe in a “black armband” view of history and that as less than 50 per cent of Aboriginal children had been taken away from their families, there was no basis for talking about a “stolen generation” or related apologies.
Fixing our federation is Australiaâs main priority
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THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRALIA
Fixing our federation is Australiaâs main priority
Yes, Amanda Vanstone, you are so right (âTread lightly on way to republicâ, Comment, 5/4). Unfortunately, we are still a group of fragmented states and territories with a group of premiers and territory leaders who have scant regard for the national interest. We are certainly not âone and freeâ. We are âeight and fracturedâ.