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Donald Trump's new film tariff isn't exactly showstopping

Greg JerichoGreg Jericho

Here's what Trump hasn't thought through - and why the threat rings hollow.

International AffairsSociety & Culture
Donald Trump's new film tariff isn't exactly showstopping

OPINION

Labor claims that they accept the science on climate change - but their actions indicate the opposite

Richard DennissRichard Denniss

The Coalition’s clumsy culture war is providing perfect cover for Labor’s determination to expand fossil fuel production

Climate
Labor claims that they accept the science on climate change - but their actions indicate the opposite

OPINION

There's few easier ways to demonstrate the inequality of Australia’s tax system than 'wealth advice' columns in Australia's major papers

Greg JerichoGreg Jericho

Last week the Australian Financial Review’s wealth column advised wealthy Australians of a way to put more money into superannuation, but which in truth was just another example of how the system is being abused.

Economy
There's few easier ways to demonstrate the inequality of Australia’s tax system than 'wealth advice' columns in Australia's major papers

OPINION

Why do sports get a tax break but arts don’t?

Morgan HarringtonMorgan Harrington
Society & Culture
Why do sports get a tax break but arts don’t?

OPINION

While SA Liberals learn from other states, Queensland’s Liberal–Nationals block their ears

Bill BrowneBill Browne

Other states are learning from Queensland, but the state’s Liberal–National Government is rejecting policy lessons from other parts of the country.

Democracy & Accountability
While SA Liberals learn from other states, Queensland’s Liberal–Nationals block their ears

OPINION

Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

Emma ShortisEmma Shortis

It is rare to be able to identify the moment when we can say “this is the point at which everything changed”.

International Affairs
Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

OPINION

The juxtaposition of Labor's climate policies is staggering – so absurd it almost defies belief

Stephen LongStephen Long

Think about this when climate change minister Chris Bowen announces Labor’s “ambitious” targets for reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions soon.

ClimateEnvironment
The juxtaposition of Labor's climate policies is staggering – so absurd it almost defies belief