Crikey | Politics
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Crikey | Politics
10h ago
Australian industry is ramping up its production of battery-grade materials — a manufacturing process that doesn't need government handouts.
The post Australia is already a manufacturing powerhouse — by doing what we do well appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
10h ago
We break down the global trends that will inform Labor's next budget, to be handed down next month.
The post How often does Jim Chalmers mention his surplus? (And other important budget numbers) appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
15h ago
The climate emergency is forcing journalists and columnists into something more honest.
The post There is an alternative to neoliberalism, but Australia’s media class won’t tell you that appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
15h ago
Many voters are disappointed the government they voted in to get serious about governing has proved haphazard, distracted and less than honest.
The post People want better lives, not a PM on a podium in front of a submarine appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
15h ago
Interrogating the delay to address our inadequate environment laws, what was originally promised, and why the government seems to be dragging its feet.
The post Why is it taking so long to fix our crap environment laws — and why aren’t people ‘chill’ about it? appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
2d ago
There's a new Taylor Swift album, and that means one thing: politicians bending over backwards to reference it.
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Crikey | Politics
2d ago
'Australians have, decade following decade, proven themselves capable of design and innovation to the equal or better of any nation across a multitude of products.'
The post Australia could capitalise off manufacturing — but we’re behind the eight ball appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
2d ago
Until now, resource exports have largely shielded Australia from China’s economic problems. No longer.
The post As Chinese demand for iron ore fades, Australia’s golden goose is looking a little ill appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
2d ago
Blurring the line between speech and violence was a disaster for the left. Now the right is doing it. Instead, let's enforce pluralism, the only possible value for a multi-origin society.
The post Social cohesion? Too late! We need to distinguish robust speech from violence appeared first on Crikey ..read more
Crikey | Politics
4d ago
Time for Labor to stop propping up manufacturing and start backing industries where we have an actual advantage.
The post Albanese’s abuse of critics can’t disguise the silliness of his protectionism appeared first on Crikey ..read more